Caldeira
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Need some more experience with the place, but it has the potential to be a classic.
Atmosphere:
Couldn't believe the size the place was holding with the varying tides. I spent most of the day there, and it was virtually unchanged. I'm relatively new on the island, but I talked to a couple of guys that were there, and they said that what we were in wasn't even really all that epic for that area....and it was easily 20 ft with the sets....and hollow. Great, uncrowded (and virtually uncharted) waves.
Additional Info:
Talk to the locals! Very friendly, and almost all of them speak some english. They all know the area, and can inform you on the hazards.
Location
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Pretty easy to find. If you head north from the airport in QUEIMADA, it's maybe all of about 5 miles up the road. You're going to turn right at the sign for Caldeira, and wind through the neighborhood until you reach the bluff over looking the break. Getting in the water could prove a bit hairy, but if you time it right, you just need to walk out on the rocks until you can paddle.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
2.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |