Praia da Barra
Edit SpotAbout
well .. the best we can get :D
Atmosphere:
Well ... all ppl in Barra is friendly and improve the good atmosphere in water ... well .. obviously we dont like large groups of foreigneirs :P
Additional Info:
It´s not a PRO spot .. but its a spot where ppl can learn to surf , and where PRO´s can do some nice surfing ... doesnt have much exceptional days .. but when it has it just rocks
(Webcam is in Portuguese :| , dont know any english beachcams that reports this beach ;) )
Location
Loading...Access
Very simple just go to the Barra beach and there u find the spot :D
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
praia da torreira
2.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Praia da Vagueira
5.98 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Sao Jacinto
8.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |