Faja da Areia
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GOOD AND CONSISTENT SPOT
Atmosphere:
IN GOOD DAYS THERE IS SOME LOCALS
Additional Info:
YOU CAN PARK AT THE RESTARANT PARKING. THERE IS A PLACE JUST BEFORE THE RESTAURANT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE YOU CAN PARK. ONLY FOR 8 CARS.
Location
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Easy to find. Just go to Sao Vicente and turn right when you find the beach of Sao Vicente. You have to pass the tunel and it is in front to a resturant called "dos juncos" next to a camping field. Park in the restaurant parking.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Contreira
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Ponta Delgada
2.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
São Vicente
6.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |