Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Sao Paulo |
Next Town |
Sao Sebastiao, Ilhabela |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
This island has no waves. Flat to choppy water.
Type: |
Rocks |
Size: |
None |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
No beach at Ponta das Canas, you have to access the water from a pier. It is not that bad. If the wind is South there's Siruba or Pereque have small beaches. It's not the safest place but the wind is very constant there.
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Spring:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Winter:
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Normal |
A wetsuit is recommended in winter, July to October. Temp around 25°C all year.
Best Months: |
July, August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best wind direction is Northeast. Best winds from July to December.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Southeast coast of Brazil. From Sao Paulo take the road to Ilhabela, 3 hours driving. Once on Ilhabela, drive north to Ilhabela town, pass it and continue to the Northwest tip, Ponta das Canas.
Rules |
Fees |
In Ponta das Canas, there is a paid pier to help you launch and land. R$ 40 Reais per day.
