Portofino Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW

Wind

E

Surf Height

Waist high-slightly overhead

Tide

Half down emptying

Portofino Surf Guide

Right by the motorway, in the middle of the desert, the small village of Portofino has one of the best rights of the Northern Region. This powerful right is constant and can offer tubing sections, rippable overhead walls, and connections for airs. It breaks pretty close to shore and the rock bottom is covered with urchins.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Super cool with visitors.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

No crowds, hardly anyone out

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

One of the best waves in the area and is fairly consistent to boot.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not bad on the average day but can be some work when it's pumping.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty good

Hazards

Urchins.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Park right in front of the wave.

Bottom

Rocks and sand

Best Season

February-October

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