Surf Forecast Praia Grande
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General: This is a large stretch of sandy beach and a big tourist destination for the Lisbon population. On summer days, the sand and car parks are packed, but off season is when the waves wake and this proves to be a consistent swell catcher. Low to mid tide is best, with peaks along the beach, high tide can be heavy with sections of shore dump. Line-ups will be busy when good, but there's room to spread out and Praia Pequena - an extension of the beach to the north - often holds quieter waves. Best in an easterly wind as it is exposed and still afternoons can often see localised onshores. Tides: All tides Size: Waist to head high. Wind: E, SE Swell: N to SW Bottom: Beach break Paddling: Powerful swells come out of deep water, lots of duck dives when swell picks up, plus shifting rips. Spot Rating: Exposed beachbreak which hoovers up swell forming either long ripable walls or fast, heavy wedges. Lots of room to spread out.
Good for all.
There is plenty of parking at the beach but will be hectic weekends and summer.
Best September to November and March to May.
Crowd Factor: A magnet for the Lisbon crew - can get busy weekends and peak times. Local Vibe: OK, lots of hussle in the line-up but vibe is generally OK.
Generally good.
Heavy shorebreak, crowds, rips.