Fonte da Telha Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Big NW or W, SW
Wind
NE, E
Surf Height
Waist to head high.
Tide
Not dead low or dead high
Fonte da Telha Surf Guide
The waves tend to be smaller at this sleepy resort than at Costa da Caparica, so it can be a good option when the swell jacks up. Sand banks are fickle - can occasionally be excellent, but low may close out and high can can be a shore dump - best in between. Loads of room to explore.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Good for all abilities.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Lots of room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Long stretch of cliff backed beach with shifty peaks. Tends to lack really defined banks but can have fun walls that close-out at high tide.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy when small, can lack channels as size picks up.
Water Quality
Fair
OK, can be polluted after rain
Hazards
Rips when bigger.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Plenty of car parks in town, and parking places along the beachside road heading south.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Best December to February.
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