Ribeira d'Ilhas & Coxos · Portugal
Surfing São Lourenço
A right reef in Ribeira d'Ilhas & Coxos, Portugal, for advanced and pro surfers.
São Lourenço is a short, heavy right just north of Ribeira d'Ilhas. It's fast, thick and shallow, with a steep takeoff and a barrel section on its best days.
It only lines up on the right swell and tide, and doesn't stay clean for long. The lineup is small and territorial. It's for experienced surfers only: watch a full set from the point before you decide to paddle out.
Ribeira d'Ilhas, a few minutes south, is the easier option, and Ericeira has the places to stay.
When to surf
São Lourenço
São Lourenço is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: NW-W swell, low-mid tide.
October to February: Prime
Biggest, most consistent NW/W groundswell, cold but firing
March to April: Good
Reliable swell, milder water, shoulder-season crowds
May to June: Quiet
Smaller and patchier, pleasant weather
July to August: Avoid
Small summer swell, packed beaches, high season prices
The year across Ericeira
Waves near São Lourenço
Getting there
Where to stay: A handful of surf houses and guesthouses sit right above the point - the closest you'll get to rolling out of bed onto a world-class wave. Book well ahead for the Oct-Nov contest season.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Ribeira d'Ilhas & Coxos guide.
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