Vale do Lobo
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This is a sick spot but most people have still not realised it s full potential!!
Atmosphere:
There is hardly anybody ever at this spot because the surfers around the area either dont notice VDL as a surf spot or thay havent realised that there is now a point break there! also a lot of tourists play in the water near the shore so watch out, their parents might get stressy if u run them over!
Additional Info:
try to get there on a quite big day, after a storm is best, as the wave does not wrap around the point properly if it is small.
Location
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From Faro drive west until u reach Vale do Lobo. At the Praca at VDL a large spit of sand has been extended out to sea and has made a right pointbreak.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |