Surf: General: This sandy alcove, sandwiched between two, long, rocky groynes, looks across to Lisbon from the southern fringe of the Tejo / Tagus rivermouth. When a big swell hits, the accumulated sand throws up powerful, short, wedgy waves popular with a loyal bodyboarding crew. There is a right breaking off the northern groyne, as well as a left to the south. The waves are hollow and heavy. The swell angle is important as the rivermouth can cut out some of the size. Tides: All tides Size: Waist to double overhead. Wind: E Swell: NW to SW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Heavy, chunky peaks with lots of current moving. Spot Rating: In big swells this small beach wakes up producing heavy, hollow wedges for a loyal bodyboard crew. Access: Small, beach front car park, plus another set back from the beach. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Bodyboard Mecca when big. Local Vibe: Dominated by a local crew. Environment: Poor - at mouth of Tagus river. Hazards: There is a big rip by the groyne - only for experts as outside the bay are strong currents from the river. Usually fishermen on the groyne. Season: December to February .