Praia Do Francês
Edit SpotAbout
excellent option in maceió área
Atmosphere:
it has become too crowded more recently, especially when conditions are very good. it seems that everybody goes there!!!
Additional Info:
very consistent.
you can always find some kind of rideble wave in frances, and with a bit of luck , you may find epic days of off shore wind and good swell.On a big swell this is a steep all out barrel with a big 'Sunset' type peak called 'Leprosia' out back.
Location
Loading...Access
Thirty minutes in direction to the south beach of maceio you can take a Minibus from the scabby downtown of Maceio.
The beach areas of town are lovely though. Dig that crazy lime green water.
| 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 with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Riacho Doce
11.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cruz das Almas
14.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pedra Virada
19.54 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |