Coxos
Coxos is arguably Portugal's best wave—a heavy, hollow right-hand reef/point break in Ericeira's World Surfing Reserve. The wave produces thick, grinding barrels over a rocky bottom, demanding commitment and skill. Entry and exit are challenging over slippery rocks, and the locals can be protective when conditions are prime. But when it's on, Coxos delivers some of Europe's most intense barrels. Portugal's hardcore crown jewel.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 320°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Easter Break (Mar 28 – Apr 13) — expect extra crowds
Access: Park at the top of the cliff and walk down.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
Winter months receive the most consistent NW swells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Ribeira d'Ilhas
🏆 WSL venue • Accessible quality • Ericeira crown
Ribeira d'Ilhas
🏆 WSL CT venue • World Surfing Reserve • Europe's premier point
Praia Grande
Praia do Guincho
💨 Lisbon's windy outlet • Dual-sport beach • Sintra backdrop
Carcavelos
Supertubos
🇵🇹 Portuguese Pipeline • WSL Championship venue • Europe's heaviest tubes