Praia do Forte - Cabo Frio
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Cabo Frio is known internationally and has a good infrastructure. Praia do Forte is a 10 min walk of distance to downtown.
Location
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Praia do Forte located in Cabo Frio is about 150 Km (100 mi)east from Rio de Janeiro through roads BR-101 and Via Lagos in the called Lakes Region.
| 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 | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Praia do Foguete - Cabo Frio
1.01 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Dunas do Peró - Cabo Frio -RJ
3.44 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Praia Brava - Cabo Frio
3.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |