Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Rio de Janeiro |
Next Town |
Buzios |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Excellent wave spot. Clean and flat in between.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
The bay is about 15km wide and has loads of places to kite. You can launch nearly anywhere along the long sandy beach.
Weather
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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 |
The best time is from October to April, but all year is good. For the top festive season and Brazil-ambiance the best time to go is from December to April. Warm air and water all year. No wetsuit needed.
Wind
Best Months: |
August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Most days between October and April are reliably between 16-20 knots range but there are often days that are in the mid to high 20's. The best time to go for the strongest winds are August to October. Since the bay makes a curve East winds will be onshore further south.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
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Access
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Short walk |
Buses leave Rio for Cabo Frio every half hour. Once in Cabo there are cabs and buses.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Nightlife
No information