When to go: October to March if you are after some adrenaline and deep barrels. The rest of the year is perfect for some fun waves and party time.
Rubber: 4/3mm for winter months, 3/2 for spring and summer. Booties will come in handy at spots like Coxos with sharp rocks and sea urchins all over the place.
Boards: There’s a lot of different waves to surf, so do bring more than one board. Your regular 6’0’’ or 6’1’’ will get you through most days, but it’s definitely a good idea to pack also one 6’6’’ for the big days at Coxos. A set coming from the west (called the mother f***er set by the locals) can easily break boards so be prepared for getting a new 6’6’’ at Semente.
Swell chasing: With such a variety of spots, you can surf any swell at Ericeira. A small north swell might keep you out of the water, but even then there’s always another wave around the corner to check. Just make sure there’s some east or southeast wind and go for the early morning surf check at Ribeira de Ilhas (from the top of the hill you can see the conditions at 4 different spots) and make your decision.
Best waves: Coxos is definitely the queen with its heavy sectioning barrels and long walls. A perfect place to improve your tube riding abilities and speed control, to break boards and/or leashes and test your swimming abilities on the powerful currents that run through the inside. You’ll also want your jumping off razor sharp rocks technique between sets to be pretty dialled in afore ye go.
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