Caldeirao

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About

It is a good spot for running away from the crowd of east shore of Florianópolis (Joaquina, Mole and Moçambique spots). But don't expect to surf alone. You will not. Great nature around. Amazing sights.

Atmosphere:
One of the best waves of Florianópolis, speacially the the conditions are how it should be: east swell with west wind.

Additional Info:
It is a powerfull lefthander. It is better with east and northeast swells and west wind. With these directions, the lefthanders come from in front of the rocks, openning all the way towards the middle of the beach. It becomes a long wave for a lot os snaps, off the tops, roundhouses cutbacks, floaters. With south quadrant swells, righhanders appears in the midlle of the beach, but ain't as good as the lefts.

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Access

From Florianópolis mainland, head south in the Island. All the way is alphalt. You will pass some districts, like Costeira, Rio Tavares, Campeche, Tapera main entrances. Then, there will be a "T" on the road. Go left, heading Pântano do Sul. Drive 4km and you will reach the first beach Morro das Pedras, keep heading south. After the rocks and the parking lot you will see another beach. This is Caldeirão.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy
PowerUnknown
FrequencyRegular (100 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionUnknown
Swell directionUnknown
Swell sizeLess than 3ft - 8ft+
TideAll tides
Tide movementRising and falling tides
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendCrowded
Dangers

None

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