Pedra Branca
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The locals are ok, the atmosphere is based on respect.
Additional Info:
One of the few lefthander in Ericeira, when Pedra Branca starts working we are talking about one of the best waves in Portugal.
Location
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Going from Ericeira to Ribeira d´Ilhas, has soon has you see the restaurant César, turn left into the Sand trail.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
Nearby spots
Reef
0.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Sanguessuga
0.20 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Matadouro
0.27 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |