Lopes Mendes
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Beautifull
Can have good waves
Additional Info:
Beautifull location, allthought difficult access.
Take the boat in Abraão, it takes you to a nearby beach in 30min. Then a 15min walk takes you to praia Lopes Mendes.
Nice beach, few people, possibility to rent a board.
Localism is there for sure on the main spot, allthought showing respect can give you some more locals friends (who own a transport boat as well;))
Location
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The spot is located in Ilha Grande, an island off the shore of Angra dos Reis. You should drive to Mangaratiba or Angra from Rio on BR 101. At any of these two towns you can take a ferry to the island. In Abraão, the main beach in the island, where no cars are allowed, you can take a boat to Lopes Mendes. There is also an option of trekking for two hours through some awesome Atlantic Woods forests.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Left |
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| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |