Malhão

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A good, fun beach break which hold biggish swells. In the summer it does get a bit onshore-prone, so the best time to surf there is really after october.

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Access

From Vila Nova de Milfontes, follow the road to Sines, and on your left there is a turnoff with a sign indicating the beach

WalkShort walk (5-15 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFun
FrequencyRegular (100 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthShort (<50m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell directionNorthWest, West
Swell size3ft-5ft - 6ft+
TideAll tides
Tide movementFalling tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rocks

Videos

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