Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Natal |
Next Town |
Pipa |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Reefs, Wave breaker, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
During low tide there are small waves (0.5-1m high) and during high tide the waves can get up to 2m high. Waves are strong and great for wave riding (best wave riding for regular).
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
None |
During low tide the beach is very wide, no obstacles. At high tide the beach becomes very narrow. There is a snack restaurant and some very friendly lifeguards that can even give you a hand to lift and land the kite. There are some rocks at both of the beach sides, but if you are careful, there is still enough place for several kiters.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Sunny, no need for a wetsuit.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
The wind blows from 15-25 knots. The wind is sideonshore.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
Access
|
Short walk |
Take a bus or taxi from Natal airport, 1.5 hours by taxi, 2.5h by bus. Same options from Joao Pessoa, 3 hours by taxi or 4.5h by bus. The beach is 15 minutes walk from the village center.
Extra information
Many local surfers, do respect them and don't even think about steeling their waves. No crime in Pipa, so don't be afraid from nothing.
Nightlife
The nightlife is great, many great restaurants and bars. Most of the bar keepers are European. It's not a place for clubbing but you will definitely find it a good nightlife place.