Ribeira d'Ilhas
Lisboa, Portugal
Reef breakAdvanced
Ericeira's most famous wave and the venue for annual WSL events, a long, right-hand reef break that has produced Portuguese champions and delivered consistent, high-performance waves for decades.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-10ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Flat limestone reef
Shape
Long, walling right, hollow take-off, powerful bowl section, long rippable face
Length
200–350m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Fast, powerful wave over a flat limestone reef, the WSL events here are won by the world's top surfers for a reason.
Hazards
- •Limestone reef
- •Cold water, wetsuit essential
- •Strong current at the point
- •Competitive, knowledgeable local crew
Local Tips
- •Park at the top of the cliff and walk down, the walk reveals the full length of the wave.
- •The southern end of the reef has a slightly more forgiving take-off than the main peak.
Location
38.9877, -9.4179