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“Visited and surfed 4 times only. These are my observations: Best at high tide - the wave is steeper, more powerful, moe interesting, closer to shore and more makeable. Paddle out on the right side of the beach as on the left side it is chaos and can be impossible to get out even if the surf isn't even that big. The current is strong and will pull you quickly into that chaos on the left side anyway (and then further out to sea)and sometimes the only solution to get back to the interesting waves is to come in, walk back up the beach and paddle out again. The times I have been there the most interesting waves have been lefts, going against the current - often steep, tubular and powerful - not usually very long but they make up for that in power and excitement.”
cellosurf from FRANCE - 02 Jul 2014
Foz do Lizandro Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.3(1: Foz do Lizandro is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.8(1: Foz do Lizandro is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Ericeira. 5: the best break in Ericeira). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Foz do Lizandro can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Foz do Lizandro, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Foz do Lizandro are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Foz do Lizandro is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Foz do Lizandro requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Foz do Lizandro for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.6(1: Camping at Foz do Lizandro is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Foz do Lizandro is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Foz do Lizandro, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Foz do Lizandro where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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