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Galheta

    Quality

    Wave quality > World class
    Frequency > Very consistent (150 day/year)
    Experience Required > All surfers

    Wave

    Type > Beach-break
    Direction > Right and left
    Power > Hollow, powerful, fast
    Bottom > Sand

    Swell and Wind

    Minimum Swell Size > 0.5 m | 1ft
    Maximum Swell Size > 2 m | 6 ft
    Swell Direction > E , S, SE , NE
    Wind Direction > NE, N, NW, S, SE, SW

    More Details

    Crowd during the Week > Empty
    Crowd on the Week-end > some crowd
    Hazards >sand dunes in the road

    Infrastructure

    Accommodation > Local houses, camping and Cottages
    Commerce > Just for the basic needs
    Nightlife >none
    Health assistance > Hospital – 20 km | 12 miles

    Editor’s Comments

    A 4 WD is recommended as the sand dunes can block the road. It is a peaceful and quiet place. Always has a surfable wave. Worth a check.