Point Mussulo
Point Mussulo is the most accessible quality wave near Luanda, breaking on the tip of the Mussulo peninsula. The left point offers long, workable walls that attract Luanda's growing surf community. Currents can be strong, but the wave itself is relatively user-friendly.
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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
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: In Luanda. Popular with locals, strong currents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Point Mussulo?
Point Mussulo is a point break in Luanda, Angola, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Point Mussulo?
Point Mussulo 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 Point Mussulo?
An E wind is dead offshore at Point Mussulo, 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 Point Mussulo?
Point Mussulo 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 Point Mussulo?
The most reliable run of swell at Point Mussulo comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. SW swell season. In Luanda. Popular with locals.
How cold is the water at Point Mussulo?
The water at Point Mussulo 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 Point Mussulo 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. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. In Luanda. Popular with locals, strong currents.
How do I get to Point Mussulo?
The nearest airport on our list is LAD, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. In Luanda. Popular with locals, strong currents.
What other surf spots are near Point Mussulo?
The closest breaks we track are Buraco (17 km), Miradouro (21 km) and Barra Kwanza (32 km), handy when Point Mussulo isn't working. We track 5 spots around Luanda in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. In Luanda. Popular with locals.
Getting There
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