TODAY'S SURFBOARD & WETSUIT GUIDE
Recommended Surfboard & Wetsuit Today for Cabo Girão · Fajã dos Padres (3595 kJ)
Med dagens bølgekraft på 3595 kJ (3.4m ved 12s) og vanntemperatur på 22.0°C:
RECOMMENDED BOARD
Gun / Gun XL Pin Tail (8'6"–10'0")
Volume matched to wave period (12s)
WETSUIT THICKNESS
Calcoes / Top 1mm
Water: 22.0°C · Air: 24.4°C
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT BOARD FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL
Bottom: Large Volcanic Fajã BouldersFIRST-TIMER / BEGINNER
Softboard 8'0" a 9'0" (Espuma)
Wide, soft surfboard with high volume (65L–85L). Makes paddling easy and helps you stand up on gentle whitewater at sandy beaches.
INTERMEDIATE (PROGRESSION)
Mini-Malibu / Funboard 6'8" a 7'6"
Ideal once you catch unbroken green waves on your own and want smoother turns while keeping strong paddling power.
ADVANCED / EXPERIENCED
Shortboard 5'10"–6'2" / Step-Up 6'6"+
For fast, hollow pointbreaks. Above 800 kJ (2.5m+), step up 2–4 inches with a pin tail for early entry on heavy sets.
SAFETY NOTICE · ROCK BREAK FOR EXPERIENCED SURFERS
Cabo Girão · Fajã dos Padres is not suitable for beginners
Due to the cobblestone entry/exit, strong currents, and strict tide windows (Fajã Jetty Exit < 1.65m), this break is recommended only for experienced surfers.