Identified hazardsRocks, Powerful swell
SURF · MIGUEL™ PREMIUM
Cachorro (Baía do Poço)
A rocky point break on the Madalena coast, known for a demanding wave and a strongly volcanic setting.
DHT identifies Cachorro is a demanding point break with a powerful left and a fast take-off over a shallow rock slab. It is aimed at self-sufficient intermediate or experienced surfers, with rocks and powerful swell among the hazards.
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Wave typePoint break
Required levelIntermediate
ExposureNorth
Ideal swellNorth-West, North
PREMIUM SURF MIGUEL™
Technical reading of the spot
A technical reading of the spot based on Miguel™ Surf criteria: wave setup, level, swell window, hazards and session logistics.
Technical profile
Swell windowNorth-West, North
SetupPoint break · North
Expert reading
How the spot works
Known locally as 'Cachorro', this demanding point break on Madalena's coast delivers a powerful left with a fast take-off over a shallow rock slab. Entry and exit are over the rocks at the western end of the bay or by paddling out to Cais do Mourato, with the best window at mid rising tide when a northwest-to-north swell brings size.
Operating window
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel favours this setup when the northwest-to-north swell is well formed and the tide is rising, for a fast, powerful left.
Ideal profile
Independent intermediate, Expert in larger swells
When to pass
Un unsupervised beginner.
Key hazards
Rocks, Powerful swell
Session logistics
Access
Access over the rocks at the western end of Bandeiras bay, in Madalena, or by paddling out to Cais do Mourato; shallow rock-slab bottom.
Equipment
No equipment rental is confirmed directly at the spot.
After the session
Madalena is right nearby.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
A technical surf spot on Pico
Cachorro is a demanding point break with a powerful left and a fast take-off over a shallow rock slab. It is aimed at self-sufficient intermediate or experienced surfers, with rocks and powerful swell among the hazards.
For non-surfers it can be a coastal landscape stop; for surfers, ability and sea conditions determine whether it is appropriate. Cachorro sits in a strongly volcanic coastal landscape near Madalena. Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.
A rocky point break on the Madalena coast, known for a demanding wave and a strongly volcanic setting. It is aimed at self-sufficient intermediate or expert surfers.
ON SITE
A place where context matters as much as the wave
Cachorro’s volcanic coastline
Cachorro sits in a strongly volcanic coastal landscape near Madalena.
Required level for the spot
It is aimed at self-sufficient intermediate or expert surfers.
Point break and shallow-rock hazards
Cachorro is a demanding point break with a powerful left and a fast take-off over a shallow rock slab.
Fit the spot to the conditions
The time available, local conditions and the way you want to experience the place determine the best way to fit it into your day.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
Decide with Miguel™
DHT places it at self-sufficient intermediate or expert level. Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan my trip with Maria™ →Maria™ can integrate Cachorro (Baía do Poço) into your trip while taking into account your available time, overall pace and other possible stops.
MIGUEL™
Decide on site with Miguel™
Decide today with Miguel™ →Miguel™ can compare this surf spot with the available conditions and the place-specific parameters when you decide.
CONDITIONS
When conditions matter
DHT places it at self-sufficient intermediate or expert level. Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.