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Nestor (Prainha)

    Quality

    Wave quality > Fun wave
    Frequency > Regular
    Experience Required > All surfers

    Wave

    Type > Beach-break
    Direction > Right and left
    Power > Ordinary, fun
    Bottom > Sand

    Swell and Wind

    Minimum Swell Size > 0.5 m | 1ft
    Maximum Swell Size > 1.5 m | 5 ft
    Swell Direction > E , NE
    Wind Direction > S

    More Details

    Crowd during the Week > Empty
    Crowd on the Week-end > some crowd
    Hazards >Rips can take you to the rocks

    Infrastructure

    Accommodation > Hotel, local houses, camping and Cottage
    Commerce > Grocer’s shop and restaurants
    Nightlife >poor, only on the weekends
    Health assistance > Hospital – 20 km | 12 miles

    Editor’s Comments

    This waves can get really good in its days. A long right hander close to the lighthouse head can be found on certain days. Lots of bars and restaurants on the beach.