A walkable town reef right by the skate park, an A-frame that works for mixed-ability groups and surf schools.
Matadouro sits within walking distance of the old town, opposite the skate park and the Boardriders store. A gap in the reef makes the paddle-out straightforward, and the A-frame peak offers a slower right and a trickier left.
It is a favourite of surf schools because the inside reforms gently, while stronger surfers work the outside peak. Mind the rocks at low tide, and expect a food truck and a friendly scene on summer afternoons.
For visitors based in the centre without a car, it is one of the most convenient quality waves in Ericeira.
