Pororoca

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You can test your surf... can do every maneuvers and enjoy all the time in the Amazon forest.But be careful, there are alligators and water snakes at the area that can hurt you.

Atmosphere:
Surfing into the jungle, good vibes.

Additional Info:
Pororoca is a phenomenon that happens with a combination of rivers tides variation and the moon position.
Usually at equinox, high tide is coming from the sea invading the rivers and producing strong waves. Every full and new moon from January to may and august to November. In the first semester the waves are glass and perfect. In the second semester the river stayed swung, because of the strong winds and is good to do kitesurf.

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Access

You can arrive at Amapa state only by boat or plane. Go to Macapa city and take a boat by Araguari river on east of state.
Check the local tour operators, they have the best equipaments and all crew to do a expedition to the longest wave in the world. Amazing!!! Surfing through the jungle...

WalkGood walk (15-30 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredNo
Boat requiredYes
Wave Characteristics
TypeRivermouth
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerful
FrequencyDon't know
Normal lengthExceptional (>500m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionUnknown
Swell directionUnknown
Swell size3ft-5ft - 8ft+
TideLow tide only
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekDon't know
WeekendDon't know
Dangers

None

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