Difficulty 5
Break frequency 7
252 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
2.0m - 2.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
recommended board
- Shaper: 7S
- Design: Super Fish
- Sizes: 5'9" to 6'3"
- Surfer Weight: 75kg to 90kg
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general information
Populo is probably the best beach break on the south coast. It's proximity to Porto Delgada means there will often be a crowd. Mostly though tourists in the shore break. The outside peaks are quite steep and can throw up nice powerful barrels. Exposed to any swell east to west means it's almost always got something to hit, except in a dead flat summer spell.
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
October - April
Equipment
Body Board, Short board, Long board
Wave type
Barreling
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Reef/Rock, Locals, Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
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