S. Julião
Works with a swell from almost all directions and tides, depending only on the depths which are mainly sand.

Small waves which break easily.
Size 1/2 metre - 1 1/2 metres (2 - 6 feet).

Foz do Lizandro
When the sand bottoms are good the wave is typical of that of a river delta wich can be from 1 to 3 metres (3 - 10 feet).

It works better with a swell from the South/South-West, with a very strong backwash when there is a high tide.

Pedra Branca
A left from the reef north of Ericeira. Works better with swells from the South/South-West, sustaining big waves if the swell direction is perfect. The bottom is a rock platform with large holes and the swell originates from deep waters and forms rapid and forceful crests. It looks beautiful, and on good days even seems like a Pipeline, with waves of 1 to 3 metres (3 - 10 feet). Low tide is suicide.

Reef
With a flat bottom one metre depth it breaks by the side of an area 20 feet in depth to the right.

A fast empty wave which when conditions are right is pure magic, although no one comes out without a few scratches.

Ribeira d`Ilhas
A versatile wave, with several heighs, that work with most swells, but at best with the swell from the West/North-West.

When conditions are right it is one of the longest waves in the region. It is also one of the most consistent spots in summer, with a swell of 1 to 3,5 metres (2 - 12 feet).

Coxos - Crazy Left
A tubular wave just south of Coxos bay, which works with a swell from the South/South-West,giving fast, open, powerful waves which fall on a stone bank. Best time is high tide.

S. Lourenço
The portuguese version of Sunset, as it supports a giant swell if the direction is right.
When the wave is big take care with the occasional sets coming from the west. The drop is like an elevator with a fast empty section on the inside.

The best swell is from the North/North-West and can take a little wind from the south.