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Espinho

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: High
Swell: W, NW
Wind: E, NE
Location: 40.9956, -8.6483

Hazards

Rocks near piers

Town beach famous for its piers, which sculpt fast, hollow sandbars. The premier wave between Porto and Aveiro.

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