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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Santo Amaro
Portugal, Central Lisboa
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 38° 40.887' N |
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By the road, at the east of Santa Amaro, there are breaks. DistanceIn the city WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFast, Powerful, Slab
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Localism
- Pollution
Additional Information
Very tubular. I saw boogies send incredible rolls from an other spot at 1km at the east of Santa Amaro. Very tubular and crowded/good option but hard to access. Situation,it is along tho road when you go from Santa Amaro to Lisboa
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Author: Ripoll francois Contributors (3)
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Comments
By anonymous local , 28-01-2007
one of the best waves in portugal - It´s sad, but the portuguese government has no surf culture, and all the sea shore projects miss the surf potential of our shore... Santo amaro is another victim of this fact. But with the help of the surfers comunity, a pacific deal was made with the Oeiras mayor, and the original project for this place has been changed,leaving the wave a bit modified from before! it´s only a beggining.. but it gives us hope for future situations. I consider this a small victory for the portuguese surfers. Its a powerfull right handed wave, similar to "coxos"(ericeira) but normaly more bumpy. It needs special conditions to break perfect and if you wait for the right tide you might get an epic surf seesion, or waist an entire day waiting for it and nothing happens... When it´s perfect, can blow 3m high perfect waves with pipe sections.. get a bigger board for this days.. you will need it!! Like everywhere, respect the locals and you will be respected. Enjoy it!!
By Ericeira , 29-10-2005
Excellent! - Not the cleanest water, tastes like shit BUT...the rides are long, powerful wave. Beside Coxos and Luz its in my top three favorite waves of Portugal! NOT for beginners!
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By jlmovi1@sapo.pt , 16-03-2007
Correct spot name - I am a local, and the spot name is : "Santo Amaro" Good surf for all.