Cagalhotos
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This spot needs the right swell from North, to the outside waves connect with the inside and produce the famous long wave.
Atmosphere:
There is a very polluted river pumping in the middle of the beach. Be prepared to get out of the water smelling good...
Additional Info:
In front of a fisherman village. Its usual to see nets crossing the lineup.
Location
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1km South Espinho Casino
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Capela de Paramos
0.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Espinho
0.80 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
