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Backdoor sits between Pedra Branca<\/a> at the south end of the beach and Reef<\/a> to the north, forming a consistent right-hander over exposed reef.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a giant, hair-raising wave most days, which makes it more accessible than some of the nearby breaks for intermediate and advanced intermediate surfers.<\/p>\n

Description of Backdoor surf spot<\/h3>\n

Backdoor is a right-hand break that works best on smaller swells, around a meter, though it can handle bigger waves<\/strong> if you\u2019re confident and skilled enough. The wave has enough speed to set up turns and manoeuvres, and on good days, it can throw small hollow sections and little barrels that are fun but not terrifying.<\/p>\n

As the swell grows, Backdoor becomes more demanding and is better suited for advanced surfers only<\/strong>. Timing is key: the wave isn\u2019t great at low tide, as the shallow reef can make take-offs tricky and lead to scratches with the reef if you suffer a hard wipeout. It works best with north-west swells.<\/p>\n

The wave is fairly consistent and not extremely demanding (great for intermediate or advanced intermediate surfers), which is part of its appeal. It\u2019s the kind of spot you can return to repeatedly and know what to expect, as long as you correctly read the swell and tide.<\/p>\n

Access and services<\/h3>\n

The main access to Backdoor, Pedra Branca<\/a> and Reef<\/a> is the same and is via the road in front of the camping of Ericeira<\/strong>. In 2024 they paved this road (used to be all unpaved) built a parking, and limited the access, so now you have to park a few meters up on the habilitated car park and walk down to the spot. You can also park on the big parking next to the entrance of the camping.<\/p>\n

There are wooden stairs that lead you down to the beach<\/strong>, but sometimes they are damaged from winter storms. After the stairs, you will have to climb down a few rocks in the last section before you can step on the sand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There are no facilities directly at the spot, the closest caf\u00e9s and surf shops are a few meters away near the main road. For food, drinks, or supermarkets, just head into Ericeira, which is just a short 1 minute drive away. Public transport can get you close, but if you\u2019re carrying surfboards and gear, a car makes things much easier.<\/p>\n

Entry and exit, and hazards<\/h3>\n

To enter the water you can step in from the sand, though the reef is shallow and uneven, with holes covered in sand (not great for longer walks, start paddling soon) so watch your footing.<\/p>\n

The wave is generally forgiving for intermediate surfers on smaller swells, but you still need to be aware of the shallow reef on bigger days or when the tides gets too low.<\/p>\n

Big wipeouts on big days and close to low tide may lead to scratches against the reef, be careful with that.<\/p>\n

Crowds<\/h3>\n

Backdoor sees a moderate crowd, mostly locals and intermediate surfers who know the wave. It\u2019s quieter than Reef<\/a> or Pedra Branca on most days, but you\u2019ll rarely have it completely to yourself when the conditions are ideal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good spot for a session when other nearby waves feel too fast or crowded, giving enough space to practice manoeuvres without being overwhelmed by more advanced surfers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for a right-hander in Ericeira that is a bit easier to handle than the bigger reefs and very advanced and crowded spots, Backdoor could be the wave you want to check out<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20937,"template":"","meta":[],"region":[121],"class_list":["post-20936","spots","type-spots","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-ericeira"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBackdoor Surf & Spot Description<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Description of Backdoor in Ericeira for surfers | Type of waves, features, access to Backdoor, localism, crowds and more\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Backdoor Surf & Spot Description\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Description of Backdoor in Ericeira for surfers | Type of waves, features, access to Backdoor, localism, crowds and more\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SurfingPortugal.net\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-21T10:09:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ericeira-Backdoor-surf-spot-1.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"562\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Dur\u00e9e de lecture estim\u00e9e\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"ItemPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/\",\"name\":\"Backdoor Surf & Spot Description\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ericeira-Backdoor-surf-spot-1.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-01-21T10:07:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-21T10:09:43+00:00\",\"description\":\"Description of Backdoor in Ericeira for surfers | Type of waves, features, access to Backdoor, localism, crowds and more\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"fr-FR\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"fr-FR\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ericeira-Backdoor-surf-spot-1.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ericeira-Backdoor-surf-spot-1.webp\",\"width\":\"1000\",\"height\":\"562\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/backdoor\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"SurfingPortugal.net\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Surf Spots\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/spots\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Ericeira\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/region\/ericeira\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Backdoor\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/\",\"name\":\"SurfingPortugal.net\",\"description\":\"Surf Directory About Portugal\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"fr-FR\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/fr\/#organization\",\"name\":\"SurfingPortugal.net - 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