Surf spot guide · Alentejo, Portugal
Long, boulder-bottom right-hand point with fat sections and occasional tubes near Vila Nova de Milfontes.
High Waves
Large waves up to 2.4m expected at Canal das Barcas. Peak conditions around 7:00 AM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Canal das Barcas is a boulder-bottom right-hand point break near Vila Nova de Milfontes. The wave is generally long and relatively fat, with occasional tubes, and rides commonly run 50-150 metres, extending much farther on good days. It becomes hollower at low tide and fatter at high tide, while remaining rideable through all tide stages. The rights are manageable at smaller sizes but become considerably more demanding above about 2 metres, making the spot best suited to experienced surfers.
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Winter weekdays can be empty, while sunny weekends may become crowded and less welcoming.
Quiet but locally intense
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Bowly, fast sand-bottom peak near Vila Nova de Milfontes that packs a punch when the SW swell arrives.
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Use the harbour route with care around the moored boats and large rock.
Above about 2 metres, allow extra time to judge the harbour exit.
The alternative rocky-beach route involves crossing a close-out section.
Allow 15-30 minutes for the walk from the camping-site road.
HAZARDS · KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE
Access is via Vila Nova de Milfontes and the camping-site road, followed by a 15-30-minute walk; public access is available.
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