Ribeira D’Ilhas Ericeira
| Location: | Ericeira, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe |
| Break Type (Bottom): | Point Break |
| Minimum Skill Level: | Beginner Level |
| Wave Direction: | Right Hand Wave |
| Best Tide: | Mid Tide |
| Best Wind Conditions: | East Wind, Northeast Wind, South Wind |
| Best Swell Conditions: | Northwest Swell, West Swell |
| Hazards: | Crowds, Urchins |
Surf Spot Guide
Ribeira D’Ilhas Ericeira
Ribeira D’Ilhas is the most media and cosmopolitan wave of all those that make up the World Surfing Reserve Ericeira. Located in a valley with a sandy beach in the center, where a stream flows, its geographical configuration is that of a natural amphitheater, ideal for holding surfing events. Not by chance, the first national and international championships held in Portugal took place here. Ribeira d`Ilhas is a long pointbreak right-hander – meaning that the waves follow the coastline contour – that receives all kinds of swells and works in all kinds of tides, being the most consistent wave in the region. With W/NO swells Ribeira d’Ilhas can provide rights of up to 200 meters in length. Very valuable and competitive wave, because it allows the most different levels of approach by surfers.
