Carriagem
Where in Portugal is Carriagem located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Left and right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Hollow |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Long, 150 to 300 meters |
| Wave Height Min | Less than 3 ft/1 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 230°-350° |
| Best Wind Direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 62°-175° |
| Swell Size Min | Less than 3ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Short walk (5-15 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Spring Suit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 16°C | 16°C | 19°C | 22°C | 21°C | 18°C |
| Air Temp | 12°C | 13°C | 18°C | 22°C | 21°C | 15°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |