Praia da Salema surf guide
Surf: General: Quite a long, sheltered stretch of sand with average but fun peaks good for beginners and improvers. Best at low to mid tide and picks up less swell than Zavial.
Tides: Low to mid tide.
Size: Thigh high to head high.
Wind: NW, N, NE
Swell: NW, W, SW
Bottom: Sand
Paddling: Easy when small.
Spot Rating: Long stretch of beach with a number of mediocre rights, lefts and peaks, super fun for beginners and improvers.
Access: Good sized resort village with car parks at the beach front.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually uncrowded.
Local Vibe: Relaxed.
Environment: OK
Hazards: Rips when big.
Season: Best December to February.