Matosinhos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, SW
Wind
NE, E
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead.
Tide
All tides
Matosinhos Surf Guide
Matosinhos is a long, super flexible stretch of beach sheltered by a long breakwater at the northern end. There are a number of distinct breaks starting with a right point at the breakwater end with the waves generally increaing in size as you move south. In the centre of the beach is a right and left peak, while the southern end hosts a right sandbank and a left point. Its proximity to Porto means it gets crowded when it's good.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Good for all abilities, especially when small. As the size picks up it can get heavy so better left to more experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive but OK.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular spot with room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Consistent urban beach with a number of good quality waves, the points being the best.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Fine when small, can be hard paddle out when bigger.
Water Quality
Dirty
Renowned as a heavily polluted spot, close to harbour and rivermouth.
Hazards
Crowd, heavy when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
There are some beach side parking bays on the road, plus a couple of small car parks towards the southern end of the beach.
Bottom
Sand with occasional rocks towards southern end.
Best Season
Needs medium to large swells to get going so best September to November.
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