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Praia da Gamboa

    Quality

    Wave quality > Regional classic, don’t miss it
    Frequency > Regular
    Experience Required > All surfers

    Wave

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

    Swell and Wind

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

    More Details

    Crowd during the Week > Empty
    Crowd on the Week-end > Few people
    Hazards >none

    Infrastructure

    Accommodation > Local houses, camping and cottages
    Commerce > Grocer’s shop, snack bars and restaurants.
    Nightlife >Only on the summertime.
    Health assistance > Medical center available

    Editor’s Comments

    Gamboa is not a popular wave, but when a solid south swell turns to east, don’t spend more time, head to Gamboa and you’ll get a long and perfect right hander. This place is calm and usually there’s no big crowd.