Cantinho da Baía

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy www.balealsurfcamp.com

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy Baleal Surf Camp

Photo: Sandra Stubenvoll, courtesy Baleal Surf Camp

The spot Cantinho da Baía is one of those spots that aren’t so special... the surf is not nearly as good as many other spots in the region, when the tide goes low we can even say the surf is "crap" over there. Doesn't hold much size and, let's face it, it is almost always crowded with surf schools, surf camps (from Lisbon to Galiza), "beginners", "long boarder’s", "malibuer's" and all kinds of "new wave wave riding tools" like the trendy paddle boards or the kamikaze kayak surfers, all welcome by the way. The but is that it's such a consistent spot. It works no matter the wind or the swell, there is always something going on and the fact is that on most days if you’re persistent enough you'll catch a few good one worth the effort and the hassle! Yesterday the wind was blowing "nortada" and we're sure there are very few spots in Portugal that would provide rides like the ones above :)

Busy

We know it! A blog should be updated regularly otherwise it's not a blog... but there is a slight problem; the swell does not stop hitting Peniche and we can't avoid being busy surfing the various options available! This day was a bit too much, but nevertheless here's a photo of the lines coming in south of Peniche…