Praia Brava
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Well, Praia brava is amazing in the weekends, by day you can surf quality waves, and by night you can go in for a hell of a night in the nighthouses.
Atmosphere:
When it's happening there are many beach-brakes. The beach is pretty big but it geats very crowded easily. Be cool with the locals and don't drop in in anyone's wave otherwise you'll be taken out of the water and will get your ass jiu-jitsued. During the summer it's the best spot to hang out.
Additional Info:
In big days it's a very fast wave, so don't wait too long to stand up otherwise you'll get a good sized wipe out and suck in some nice water.
Park your car along the road.
Location
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Easy spot to be found in Itajai, Santa Catarina.
If you know portuguese, ask the locals and maybe they'll let you surf.
| 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 | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| 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
0.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
1.32 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |