TODAY'S SURFBOARD & WETSUIT GUIDE
Recommended Surfboard & Wetsuit Today for Contreiras & Ribeira da Janela (45 kJ)
Med dagens vågkraft på 45 kJ (0.3m vid 10s) och vattentemperatur på 20.6°C:
RECOMMENDED BOARD
Mid-Length / Funboard (6'6"–7'2")
Volume matched to wave period (10s)
WETSUIT THICKNESS
Shorty 2mm / Mola
Water: 20.6°C · Air: 21.2°C
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT BOARD FOR YOUR SKILL LEVEL
Bottom: River-Mouth Volcanic Boulders & Cobblestone ReefFIRST-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
Contreiras & Ribeira da Janela is not suitable for beginners
Due to the cobblestone entry/exit, strong currents, and strict tide windows (Contreiras: Exit 50min Before Full High Tide), this break is recommended only for experienced surfers.