Praia Brava
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Short and shallow wave, sometimes the waves "open", most of the time close-up, but you can ride a good barrel.
Atmosphere:
Party Beach, girls, bars, confusion and posers wannabes.
Location
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Easy spot to be found in Itajai, Santa Catarina.
If you know portuguese, ask the locals and maybe they'll let you surf.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Praia dos Amores
0.76 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Atalaia
1.07 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
