Continent
South America
Country
Brazil
Next Big City
São Paulo
Next Town
São Paulo
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Fresh water lake inside the city. One of the water supply of São Paulo.

Beach

Type:
Grass
Size:
No information
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
None

There are several clubs you can ride from.

Weather

Spring:
No information
Summer:
No information
Fall:
No information
Winter:
Shorty, Normal

The best season is winter to spring (June to October), short wetsuit is recommended. Air temperature is about 18-26°C. Water is 10-15°C. Typical condition is cloudy, 18°C, water 12°C that usually happens in the winter afternoons.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
SW
Main Direction:
S, SW

Typical condition is South wind, 10-15 knots, that usually happens in the winter afternoons. SW is the most consistent wind, S, E and SE are lighter. W is rare. NE, N and NW are strong but too gusty (most not `kiteable`).



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

"Represa Guarapiranga" is located near "Autódromo de Interlagos" (Race Track - Brazil F1 GP). Best directions by car are Marginal Pinheiros, Av. Nações Unidas, Av. Interlagos. Follow the signs.

Extra information

Rules
Fees, Other

The clubs have following rules: 1. kite safe. 2. use a kite leash. 3. watch out for the boats. You pay a fee of about US$ 13 a day at the clubs, rescue included.

Nightlife

Excellent nightlife in Sao Paulo.