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Ideal surf conditions at Penascal

Swell window
W, WNW, NW, NNW
Swell size
6ft - 12ft
Swell breaks over
Rock
Wave types
Reef
Wave directions
Right
Wind window
NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
Best tides at
Low
Skill Level
Intermediate
Seasons
Autumn, Winter
Board types
Shortboard, Gun

Penascal surf guide

Surf: General: A fairly heavy righthander. Bowly and shallow, shifty and a bit technical, with occasional rock hazards -- but the ride can be long. At low tide the wave ledges in certain sections, but is generally thick at all times, moving a lot of water. It picks up a lot of swell and is a consistently good place to check and surf, but it is not easy to master. Tides: Low. Size: Overhead to quadruple overhead Wind: NE, ENE Swell: S, SSW Bottom: Rock. Paddling: Medium Spot Rating: Fun. Access: Simple. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can get crowded, but the wave takes care of it. Local Vibe: Mellow. Environment: Clean Hazards: Turning your back to the ocean. Season: March-October

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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