Pontão do leblon
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Very good spot on a South swell, good waves can be surfed behind the rocks.
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Pontao is one of the best spots in Rio for big wave riding !
Atmosphere:
Everybody knows each other out there, but they are very receptive, just don´t drop in !
Additional Info:
Pontao is a dangerous wave, with lots of power. There is a killer inside. Be careful with the polution, you could get sick.
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Its a really good spot for big waves, and it has some fun waves when its small.
Location
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Walk to the south of Leblon beach by the street Delfim Moreira.
You can park your car in the carpark in front of the spot.
On a big day, you can jump off the rocks for a easy paddle out.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Laje do sheraton
0.46 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Leblon
0.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Ipanema
1.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |