Sao Torpes
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Very Friendly crowd, you won't have any problems. Easy wave to ride in small/medium days, in good days it barrels and it starts getting more powerful. And you have warm water what is very particular in Portugal.
Location
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Easy to access. Near Sines, biggest town of the region. Parking everywhere.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sanguessuga
1.35 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Burrinho
2.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Praia da Vieirinha
2.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |