When us old folk grew up surfing we kept these locations to ourselves. How the times have changed. The waves remain the same but the crowds are different 😢
Yeah I''d be interested to see what surf travel was like back in the day! I guess it would have bee less crowded, but places were harder to get to? You had to spend more time finding waves? And equipment wasn't as good? Do you think surfing is better now or then overall??
@@DanHarmon123 Surfed Coxos in 1982-3. Empty. Every spot was empty. Now I look at vids of spots Ive surfed, worldwide, to confirm it's a Zoo & never go back.
And here's the key reality parts that you will find out when you travel to Ericeria for a surf trip in late Oct ;) ... The first and foremost thing you learn about surfing in Ericeria Portugal is that even though there's a variety of good breaks in a small area, it heavily depends on the swell angle, tide and wind conditions to align, as to which one is working... and whichever one(s) are working will be crowded with surfers of all different levels. Now read that again... Seriously, every spot anytime it's decent, you will be surrounded by at least 25 of your newest friends in the water... no matter the time of day or if it's in the middle of the work week. And don't even think that you'll sneak in a Foz do Lizandro pre dawn patrol, on a Tuesday, when it's over head barreling with a south offshore wind (ask me how I know) ... nope that parking lot will be full when you pull up... so just paddle out and smile. Next, there are many surf camps in the area which are filled every week with a hundred Europeans learning to surf... maybe attending a surf school is a requirement over there these days 🤷♂... anyway Riberia, Foz do Lizandro, Matadouro beaches are literally littered with beginners on the inside breakers. So whats wrong with that you say... nothing, just know that once they learn to stand, they paddle out and sit everywhere. Finally don't go expecting to catch good Pedra Branca or Crazy Left (you'll be lucky if the W swell direction and wind align), Reef (small takeoff zone, so you betta be a rippa ready to battle for waves) or Coxes (heavy localism, so you can forget that)... But they might let you paddle into one at Cave... only because you're crazy enough to try without having local knowledge of that spot. So now that you know all that and are still gung-ho about going, have a fun trip! oh and stop by Paozinho das Marias for their pastel de natas... so good!
Here’s what I came here to find. Haha. First trip to Portugal coming up this October. Maybe you’re detering people? But I doubt it. I trust this is the truth. 👊🏼👊🏼
best comment, he made it sound like any surfer would just paddle out at coxos and get waves, thats not the case even pro surfers have ahard time catching waves at that spot.
Hey Luca! I normally just search on Skyscanner or Kayak for cars and book through there. Or use Rentalcars.com. Just have a look through those to see which is cheapest!!
Thanks for the video! Where would you recommend to stay in Portugal if I'm looking for a not very expensive place to stay in a hotel on the beach, or in a short walking distance, which is infront or close to peaks that fit for beginner-intermediate surfers? (with wave height of ~1m walls max)
Hey mate!! Yeah I think Selina (link in description of this vid) is a great place to stay, you can walk down the road to a couple of spots and I think they can even arrange surf trips for you! There's a beach in town that you could walk to otherwise if you can get up to Ribeira d'llhas, thats ideal!!
Ericeira in my opinion is super overrated. For intemediat surfer there is only one good wave thats ribeira, which is just overcrowded, No fun! Coxos is protectet by locals and only for very good surfers. This other surfspots which are breaking on the rocks are for kamikaze only. There are some other spots around ericeira but not realy good. So all in all its more a merchandise machine with fancy food, yogaclasses, Skatepark and so on. Dont get me wrong its a really nice town. But it was definetely the wrong place for me.
Very nicely presented. Authentic & distinct, no youtuber nonsense.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
Dan keep it up. Don’t give up. You’re doing great work
Highly underrated channel! I really enjoy all of your videos
Hahah thanks Leon!! Going to keep learning and creating and hopefully won't be underrated one day haha!!
Dan is the man
When us old folk grew up surfing we kept these locations to ourselves. How the times have changed. The waves remain the same but the crowds are different 😢
Yeah I''d be interested to see what surf travel was like back in the day! I guess it would have bee less crowded, but places were harder to get to? You had to spend more time finding waves? And equipment wasn't as good? Do you think surfing is better now or then overall??
@@DanHarmon123 Surfed Coxos in 1982-3. Empty. Every spot was empty.
Now I look at vids of spots Ive surfed, worldwide, to confirm it's a Zoo & never go back.
@@martinginsburg7222 still so much spots are empty. ok the top spots are known and it is a zoo at those.
yes they cant shut their mouths for a bit of fame on youtube
salty or what @@tommybyrne5745
I love your channel man, I watched all your video
Thank you!! That means a lot!
And here's the key reality parts that you will find out when you travel to Ericeria for a surf trip in late Oct ;) ...
The first and foremost thing you learn about surfing in Ericeria Portugal is that even though there's a variety of good breaks in a small area, it heavily depends on the swell angle, tide and wind conditions to align, as to which one is working... and whichever one(s) are working will be crowded with surfers of all different levels. Now read that again... Seriously, every spot anytime it's decent, you will be surrounded by at least 25 of your newest friends in the water... no matter the time of day or if it's in the middle of the work week. And don't even think that you'll sneak in a Foz do Lizandro pre dawn patrol, on a Tuesday, when it's over head barreling with a south offshore wind (ask me how I know) ... nope that parking lot will be full when you pull up... so just paddle out and smile.
Next, there are many surf camps in the area which are filled every week with a hundred Europeans learning to surf... maybe attending a surf school is a requirement over there these days 🤷♂... anyway Riberia, Foz do Lizandro, Matadouro beaches are literally littered with beginners on the inside breakers. So whats wrong with that you say... nothing, just know that once they learn to stand, they paddle out and sit everywhere.
Finally don't go expecting to catch good Pedra Branca or Crazy Left (you'll be lucky if the W swell direction and wind align), Reef (small takeoff zone, so you betta be a rippa ready to battle for waves) or Coxes (heavy localism, so you can forget that)... But they might let you paddle into one at Cave... only because you're crazy enough to try without having local knowledge of that spot.
So now that you know all that and are still gung-ho about going, have a fun trip! oh and stop by Paozinho das Marias for their pastel de natas... so good!
Here’s what I came here to find. Haha. First trip to Portugal coming up this October. Maybe you’re detering people? But I doubt it. I trust this is the truth. 👊🏼👊🏼
@@TheVulturesquad check out Sao Juliao for a less crowded option. 🤙
@TheVulturesquad I was wondering the same thing. I am also heading for France spin portugal morocco beginning of October. Have a fun trip
best comment, he made it sound like any surfer would just paddle out at coxos and get waves, thats not the case even pro surfers have ahard time catching waves at that spot.
I am there right now! What about Foz do Lizandro for a beginner? Great video, thanks!
Hi mate! Sorry for the slow reply, but not too sure about that spot, sorry!!
Chapters and more video material of the beaches and waves wouldve been great. Thanks for the infos
Yo mate! Thanks for the feedback, will make sure I put more in, in future :))
Phat deets dude🤟
Thanks mate!!
Obrigado! Baleal's got waves calling me from across the pond.
legend
as visitor, how do you get around to the different waves?
I had a car when I was there!! That's the best way, otherwise, you could walk to a couple of the waves closer to town...
Hey man, great video really useful! Which was the name of rental car where you rent yours? Thanks
Hey Luca! I normally just search on Skyscanner or Kayak for cars and book through there. Or use Rentalcars.com. Just have a look through those to see which is cheapest!!
4/3 which months? Thx
Hey mate! I wore a 4/3mm in Jan/Feb!!
Thanks for the video!
Where would you recommend to stay in Portugal if I'm looking for a not very expensive place to stay in a hotel on the beach, or in a short walking distance, which is infront or close to peaks that fit for beginner-intermediate surfers? (with wave height of ~1m walls max)
Hey mate!! Yeah I think Selina (link in description of this vid) is a great place to stay, you can walk down the road to a couple of spots and I think they can even arrange surf trips for you! There's a beach in town that you could walk to otherwise if you can get up to Ribeira d'llhas, thats ideal!!
Oh, I think dorm rooms are $20 per night at Selina!!
What the name of the place u hired a car?🙏
I'm not sure of the place, but i booked it through Discover Cars :)
57€ for 2 weeks? Did I understand right?
57 euro car for 2 weeks? No way
Ericeira in my opinion is super overrated.
For intemediat surfer there is only one good wave thats ribeira, which is just overcrowded, No fun!
Coxos is protectet by locals and only for very good surfers.
This other surfspots which are breaking on the rocks are for kamikaze only.
There are some other spots around ericeira but not realy good.
So all in all its more a merchandise machine with fancy food, yogaclasses, Skatepark and so on.
Dont get me wrong its a really nice town.
But it was definetely the wrong place for me.
Yeah fair enough!! It's definitely crowded and the locals hold it down for sure!!