Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Next Big City
Salvador
Next Town
Vilas do Atlantico, Lauro de Freitas
 
Type:
Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Flat at the inside part of the river (forms a lake) and some waves (1-2 meters) outside of the river. At low tide the lake show some sand banks, so it's better at high tide. Surf season goes from March to November.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Soft sand beach with small land/launch area but sufficient to make it safely.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

Warm water and air all year long. No wetsuits required, only sun protection.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
NE
Main Direction:
NE, SE

September to March: Northeast, 10-25 knots (best season). April to August: Southeast, 10-25 knots. Best season to kite or windsurf goes from September to March.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From the airport about 10 minutes by car to Vilas do Atlântico and from there 5 minutes to Buraquinho Beach.

Extra information

Rules
None

No rules or restrictions.

Nightlife

No information