Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Florianopolis |
Next Town |
Centrinho da Lagoa |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships, Jetskis |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat lake, not deep. Big shallow area.
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
None |
Small access north of Lagoa. Lots of space to water launch.
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Spring:
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Shorty |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorty |
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Winter:
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Normal |
Good weather in summer, bad in August until October. September to November: short wetsuit, air 27°C. December to April: shorts and a lycra (as sun protection), air more than 33°C. April to May: shorty again, air 22°C. May to August: long wetsuit (3.2 mm), air 22°C. When the winds are from the Northeast, the water is cold, requiring a thick wetsuit, minimum 3.2.
Best Months: |
September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, S |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, SE, SSE, S |
North and South are best. North comes more consistent than South. Best time of the year during spring. During summer stronger fronts coming from South. During autumn lighter winds from N and NE. During winter you will find the worst wind. In average you can estimate 3-4 days with wind per week over the year.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Drive east from Florianopolis and get to Lagoa. Here drive north and find an access.
Rules |
None |
Very good! A lot of bars and discos.
