Quatro Ilhas (Bombinhas)

Quatro Ilhas is a sheltered beach-and-point break in Bombinhas with a powerful right-hand wave. When conditions align it can deliver fast, peeling right-hand rides that hold up to around 2.5m+, starting from under 1m and building on good days. High tide is generally favored, and the right point is described as highly localized. Surf safety is a key consideration: strong rip currents are reported, along with reef/rock hazards near the ends of the beach and a rocky point on the right. Crowd patterns vary by season—weekdays are typically calmer while weekends can get crowded, and localism is noted around the right point. During the summer high season, lifeguards are usually present, but rescue availability is still described as limited overall. Wind matters for non-surf disciplines: kitesurfing is possible but limited, with sources pointing to choppy water and inconsistent wind. The best wind direction for kitesurfing is reported as SE, typically around September through November, with sea-breeze influence in spring/summer afternoons. Wingfoiling can be possible in the middle of the beach away from the main surfing zones, but riders should be cautious of shore break and underwater rocks near the points. For timing, the spot is reported to have its main swell/surf window in June (with winter often highlighted), while wind-related conditions are more associated with spring into late spring. Water temperature is seasonal, with winter values down near the high teens °C and summer warmer—so wetsuit choice typically follows the season rather than the calendar alone.