Miradouro
Miradouro is a reliable point break about 55km south of Luanda that picks up swell when other spots are flat. The wave is a quality left that breaks along a rocky point, offering consistent walls and the occasional barrel section. A good backup spot when conditions aren't cooperating elsewhere.
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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 - 1.5m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: 55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Miradouro?
Miradouro is a point break in Luanda, Angola, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Miradouro?
Miradouro 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 Miradouro?
An E wind is dead offshore at Miradouro, 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 Miradouro?
Miradouro is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Miradouro?
The most reliable run of swell at Miradouro comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. SW swell season. 55km south of Luanda.
How cold is the water at Miradouro?
The water at Miradouro averages around 25°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Miradouro good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). 55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.
How do I get to Miradouro?
The nearest airport on our list is LAD, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. 55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.
What other surf spots are near Miradouro?
The closest breaks we track are Buraco (3.2 km), Barra Kwanza (11 km) and Point Mussulo (21 km), handy when Miradouro isn't working. We track 5 spots around Luanda in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. 55km south of Luanda.
Getting There
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