Limipicos
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Wave-wise, Limipicos is described as fast, with peeling/hollow characteristics typical of reef breaks. Ride lengths are commonly short, but good days can extend into the 50–150 meter range (with some notes describing normal length below 50 meters). Suitability is generally for experienced/advanced surfers due to rocks, shallow reef sections, and the technical nature of the take-off and lineup.
- Exposed, consistent reef surf on a right-hand wave
- Mid to high tide preferred to cover shallow reef sections
- Access via Foz do Lizandro beach (rocks begin on the right)
- Consistent, exposed right-hand reef break with regular surf.
- Best periods align with reliable swell and favorable tide coverage.
- Less crowded than more direct neighboring breaks due to longer access.
- Reef exposure makes low tide unusable.
- Rocky entry/take-off and sharper reef sections increase difficulty.
- Technical, advanced surfing area with strong currents typical of exposed reef breaks.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, ESE, S
- Wind Type
- Mixed — Providers describe mixed wind conditions; regional context notes a strong Atlantic summer wind regime with winter fronts.
- Reliability
- medium
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February, March
- Shadow Zones
- Cliffs provide some protection from strong offshore/northern winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Ocean
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocks/reef (reef-rocky bottom).
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Some sources describe medium waves/working range, but other notes characterize the spot as working on smaller swell sizes.
- Launch
- Rocky entrance on the right side of Foz do Lizandro beach; take-off next to a rocky ledge.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult — Providers differ slightly, but both emphasize technical/complicated access and reef hazards; one lists moderate difficulty, another difficult.
Through the year
Less crowded generally; can get busy with locals when conditions are optimal.
November to March.
By sport
What to expect for each.
An exposed right-hand reef break over rocks/reef, with technical access around a rocky entry and take-off beside a rocky ledge. Works best from mid to high tide; at low tide the reef is exposed and it does not work.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- W, NW
- Swell Height
- 1.5–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid, High — Mid and high tide positions are preferred to cover shallow reef sections.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed Atlantic reef break; cliffs provide some protection from strong offshore/northern winds.
- Bigger Swell
- Some notes suggest it only handles smaller swells up to about 1.5 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality described as good; also described as “regional classic.”
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Also described as fast power.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Described as fast and hollow with peeling characteristics; another source describes mixed shape.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Described as fast; one source specifically mentions fast/hollow sections.
- Ride Length
- Short — Normal ride often short; good days can extend.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Typically offers rides between about 50 and 150 meters on good days; commonly a short right-hand wave.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Limipicos in the full forecast view.
Limipicos wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- N350°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2411 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–3.1 m11s period
- Temperature
- 12–23 °C
Over the next 7 days, Limipicos is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is N. Waves run 0.9–3.1 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Reef
- Sharp rocks
- Shallow reef sections
- Rocky ledge at take-off
- Sea urchins
- Strong rip currents
- Exposed reef at low tide
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Provider indicates no rescue availability at this spot.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency number is 112. Nearest major medical facilities are in Mafra or Torres Vedras.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate
Rules of the spot
Respect local priority and surfing-lineup etiquette typical of the Ericeira region.
- Avoid low tide conditions.
- This surf spot doesn’t work with low tide because the reef is exposed then.
- Take care getting in and out because the reef is sharper than at nearby breaks.
- Best surfed at mid to high tide to avoid the shallowest parts of the rock bottom.
- Access the wave from the right side of Foz do Lizandro beach where the rocks begin; the wave breaks to the right.
- Cliffs can cover the spot from strong offshore winds.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Mafra
- Nearest Town
- Ericeira
- Parking
- Parking is available at the large lots serving Foz do Lizandro or São Julião beaches.
- Access
- Longer walk over cobblestones or paddle from Foz do Lizandro beach.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous guest houses, hostels, and surf camps are located in Ericeira and the surrounding Mafra municipality.
- Food & Drink
- Several restaurants and beach bars are located at the adjacent Foz do Lizandro beach.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops are available in the town of Ericeira and at Foz do Lizandro.
- Gear Repair
- Repair services are available in Ericeira town center.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Limipicos?
The best overall months at Limipicos are June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The best wind months are October, November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Limipicos?
Limipicos works with E, ESE, S winds.
What skill level is Limipicos suitable for?
Limipicos suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.