Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Salvador |
Next Town |
Vilas do Atlantico, Lauro de Freitas |
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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 AtlĂ¢ntico and from there 5 minutes to Buraquinho Beach.
Extra information
No rules or restrictions.
Nightlife