Cavalos de Fão
Where in Portugal is Cavalos de Fão located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | NorthWest |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-337.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | North, NorthWest, East |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 337.5°-112.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Long walk (>30 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | By boat only |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 |
| Water Temp | 14°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C | 18°C | 16°C |
| Air Temp | 9°C | 12°C | 16°C | 19°C | 19°C | 13°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |