Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Fortaleza |
Next Town |
Fortaleza |
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Flat water on the lagoon (river mouth), small to medium waves breaking on the ocean. On low tide not much space on the lagoon, better on high tide.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Sandy beach, lots of space. Crowded during weekends.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts |
Sunny and warm all year. Not wetsuit needed, just shorts and sun protection. Rainy season from February to May with occasional showers.
Best Months: |
August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Best winds from July to January. Less wind during rainy season. Prevailing wind direction are easterlies.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Drive to the east side of Fortaleza to Praia Futuro and from here keep driving south close to the ocean until you get to the river and lagoon. Get to the barraca just north of the lagoon.
Rules |
None |
It is a good spot for Brazilians, but not for tourists. Watch your stuff, don't leave it unattended.
Great nightlife in Fortaleza.