Surf: General: Praia do Baleal is a fantastically flexible, crescent shaped beach that curves towards the town. Cantinho Da Baia - 'corner of the bay' is an area that comes to life in a big northerly, or medium sized northwesterly swell and offers clean waves and winds from northeast to southeast direction. Long, sometimes hollow rights can peel here. Consistent and fun, popular with beginners when small. Tides: All tides - there is a small section of high tide rocks north of cafe. Size: Waist high to overhead. Wind: NE to SE Swell: N, NW Bottom: Sand with small section of hight tide rocks. Paddling: OK but occasionally heavy when size picks up. Spot Rating: Fun, flexible beach break with good quality walling waves - predominantly rights. Can get hollow. Popular with beginners when small. Access: Parking either by the beachside cafe or in the large car park to the north. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Popular spot, in certain swells can be one of the few places working so gets busy. Local Vibe: OK, popular with travelling and local surfers, plus surf schools. Environment: OK Hazards: Crowd, heavy when big. Season: Consistent spot, best September to November and March to May.