Foz de Lizandro Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW to WNW swells.
Wind
East.
Surf Height
Chest high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
Past low towards medium tides generally best.
Foz de Lizandro Surf Guide
If you don't feel like battling the crowds or the urchins at one of Ericeira's reefbreaks, or the swell is pretty small, Foz can offer up fun, little peaks that are similar to any average California beachbreak, some days good, some days bad, depending on the shifting sandbanks.There's a rivermouth at the south end that opens up in winter and can make a good left in front of the rocks. Toward the middle of the beach, there are assorted peaks that pop up as the tide, which is pretty extreme in these parts, goes in and out.The scene on the beach is pretty classic, too, as this is the closest big stretch of sand to Ericeira. There's beach volleyball, kids jumping into the river, families sun tanning and a bar right there, in case all that hanging at the beach and surfing renders you a little, well, parched. It's definitely not a bad place to while away a Sunday afternoon.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate, depending on how big it is.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow -- it shifts enough for everyone to get their waves.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
If the bodyboarders don't getcha, the learn-to-surf camps might.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty average.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Fair
Not bad but around the rivermouth can get suspect.
Hazards
Closeouts.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Big parking lot right there.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Autumn and spring -- wind and weather can be issues in the winter.
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