Overview
Lago do Linho is a very long, powerful left-hand point that rolls down the eastern flank of the Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo, breaking over boulders. The take-off at the peak is steep, with a friendlier shoulder further out, and the inside section gets hollower near a large rock that can only be passed when it's double-overhead. At smaller sizes the wave turns into a slalom between the rocks.
When It Works
The point needs a solid swell to break clear of the rocks, but it will handle huge surf. It works from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 9.1 m / 30 ft, drawing swell from northwest through northeast (NW-NE) with northwest swell the best match.
Wind and Tide
Look for southwest offshore wind. The point handles more westerly wind than the other fajas, and west-southwest is perfect. It can work through the whole tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
The shoulder toward the outside suits intermediates, while the steep take-offs at the peak demand more commitment. When it's big, getting in and out is a real mission, strong currents can push down the point, and there are urchins.
Access
Park at Cubres, where there is a car park with free but restricted parking, then walk about 50 minutes or take the quad bike taxi (Carlos) to get there in around 10.
