Ambriz Beach
Ambriz Beach is a remote beach break north of Luanda, offering quality waves with virtually no one around. The town of Ambriz was once an important Portuguese trading post, and the colonial-era buildings add historical interest to the surf trip. The beach produces fun peaks when SW swells arrive.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: North of Luanda near airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Ambriz Beach?
Ambriz Beach is a beach break in Ambriz, Angola, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Ambriz Beach?
Ambriz Beach picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Ambriz Beach?
An E wind is dead offshore at Ambriz Beach, and anything from the ENE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Ambriz Beach?
Ambriz Beach is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Ambriz Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Ambriz Beach comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. SW swell season. North of Luanda near airport.
How cold is the water at Ambriz Beach?
The water at Ambriz Beach averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Ambriz Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). North of Luanda near airport.
How do I get to Ambriz Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is LAD, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. North of Luanda near airport.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. North of Luanda near airport.
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