Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Florianopolis |
Next Town |
Campeche |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorty |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Wind
Best Months: |
January, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NE, SSE, S |
Main Direction: |
NE, SSE, S |
During spring/summer NE winds are the most frequent, from 14-25 knots, and fall/winter S and SSE are the most frequent, from 14-35 knots, works fine with the southeast swell.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Medium walk |
Only 10 km from the airport in Florianopolis. Drive east until you get to Campeche.
Extra information
During the summer setup and launch/land kites only beyond the small river (Riozinho) to avoid crowd of people, other times no restrictions. There is an air compressor to setup kite freely, parking place (free of charge during winter and end of fall), and during spring/summer a restaurant is available.
Nightlife
Excellent nightlife, lots of bars, nightclubs, restaurants. Actually known as one of the best nightlife in Brazil, so far.