Praia Brava - Pontal do Atalaia
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One of the best spots in Rio if you have the willingness for it.
Atmosphere:
Very good vibe. Marvelous views and nature. Coldest water in the region and possibly in Brazil. There is a Phenomena named ressurgência that brings the cold deep water to the surface in this spot. Bring your wetsuit.
Additional Info:
If there is a good size SE swell, bring your semi-gun. Take some time looking at the spot from the parking place. Maybe in a first look you will not see the Big Set waves (in the outside of the left corner of the Beach) which are the real good ones. In small days you can surf many peaks along the beach but you will only feel the thrill in the big days when the lefts are pumping in the left outside corner. When it is big take care with the rips that can push you away from the line up. Pay attention not to lose the beach from sight because you can have problems to leave the water. With high tide the beach can disapear.
Go for it and get incredibly barreled.
Location
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Go to Pontal do Atalaia - in the city of Arraial do Cabo. Park the car in the Mirante and walk down the cliff by a long rock ladder. Better not to leave your bellongs showed in the car...
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |