Atalaia
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Really good waves with several locals and they don't like guests, outsiders and they don't like you.
Atmosphere:
- Heavy localism.
- Known as one of the best lefts in Brazil. World class when it's on.
Additional Info:
- Probably the heaviest localism in Brazil, when this spot is on it's always classic but be very respectful with the locals, or you gonna be in big trouble.
- There are many surfers, even pros, who tried to surf Atalaia and got beaten by locals who were waiting on the sand with rocks and baseball bats. Go out at your own risk, police won't do anything for you.
Location
Loading...Access
In the city of Itajaí, go to the jetties.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Navegantes
0.93 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Pracinha
1.22 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
