Buarcos Guia

There are a number of distinct waves that break along the headland to the north of Figueira da Foz, peeling along the reef and sand covered rocks. The main three are Tamagueira - a hollow right, Teimoso - a long right point, and Mina - the northern most reef. It needs a medium to big swell from the northwest to wake, but in the right conditions, when sand and swell combine, these waves can join to create one, long, reeling right hand point - referred to in hushed tones as the J-Bay of Portugal. It is certainly one of the longest waves in the country, offering a combination of top to bottom walls and barrel sections.