Surf spot guide · North Portugal, Portugal
Fast, occasional left-hand beach break near Mindelo, best with solid west swell.
High Waves
Large waves up to 2.5m expected at Pinhal. Peak conditions around 6:00 AM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Pinhal is a sandy left-hand beach break near Mindelo, also known as Praia do Pinhal dos Eléctricos or Praia Nova. The wave is fast and usually short, with rides under 50 metres, though good days can produce 50-150-metre sections. It generally needs 1.5-2 metres of swell and can hold 3 metres or more. The spot is considered suitable for beginners but breaks only occasionally and is rarely working. Low to mid tide, especially on a rising tide, is preferred.
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Usually quiet, with no dependable difference between weekday and weekend crowds.
Quiet, occasional local option
North Portugal
A-frame beach break on the Porto coast producing hollow, punchy peaks when wind and swell align.
North Portugal
Rare, short right-breaking reef wave between Mindelo and Vila Chã.
North Portugal
Consistent A-frame beach peaks just south of Vila do Conde, with a lively shorebreak and clean water for the Porto coastline.
+9 MORE →Look for at least 1.5 metres of swell before making the trip.
Target low or rising tide for the best chance of finding it working.
Watch the rocks along the southern waterline.
Use the dune boardwalk from Avenida Marginal for beach access.
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Rocks form the southern boundary at the waterline.
Reach the public beach via Rua das Areias and Avenida Marginal, then follow the dune boardwalk; parking is available along Avenida Marginal.
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