alfonsita

The wave at Alfonsita (also called Baia Coqueiro) is a right-hand rivermouth break over mixed flat rock and sand in the village of Ribeira Alfonso. It works across the tide cycle with best shape during mid tide. The swell window accepts south and southwest approaches, with compatible winds from similar directions offsetting local effects. The beach curves along sand and boulder terrain, and wave power registers as modest.

The spot sits in an uncrowded zone by default — weekday sessions attract few surfers. Access is straightforward from São Tomé city, a 30-minute drive reaching a parking area with a short walk to lineup. Hazards include sharks, a consequence of the river mouth and shallow subtropical marine conditions common to the region's east coast.