On the south side of the Mondego river , a tarmac pier runs to the sea for about ½ Km. A long classic right breaks on the sandbanks with thick lips and grinding barrels. A useful rip runs alongside the pier. Usually it’s crowded but there are more than enough waves for everyone. Crowd – Usually Crowded Type of Wave – Rights Type of Bottom – Sand Tide – Mid-Tide Offshore – West BREAK TYPE: beach WAVE DIRECTION: right IDEAL WIND: easterly IDEAL SWELL: westerly IDEAL TIDE: low - mid HAZARDS: rips / crowds AVERAGE WATER TEMPS: 12°C - 19°C DIFFICULTY: beginner RATING: 4/5
For many the Cabedelo wave is the best in Figueira da Foz because it was the venue of the WT world surf championship at the beginning of the century. You will probably find a crowd in the water. Has one of the most consistent waves in Figueira da Foz..