Sao Francisco do Sul
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very nice
Atmosphere:
It`s a very nice atmosphere there, at the beach you can find some bars and something to eat. Behind Prainha you can surf at the praya grande.
You can live very cheap in one of the poussadas nearly the beach.
Location
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You are comming down the street from Joinville (SC) BR101, following the street to Sao Francisco do Sul. Then follow the signs to prayas. On this street you will find a sign to Prainha.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fun, Slab |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Praia da Saudade
0.18 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Píer da Petrobras
0.79 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Praia Grande, São Francisco do Sul
1.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |