Tramandai - Malvina
Edit SpotAbout
Malvina, named after Guerra das Malvinas (Malvinas War), between Argentina and England, is a very powerful righthander and an ok lefthander. The best wave there is the right that runs against the pillings. It's a square tube at it's beginning than it turns into a mushy wave on the transition between the outside and the inside where it squares off again.
When it gets like this, it gets very crowded though.
Additional Info:
Beware for the fishers over the pier. They definitely don't like surfers. Also be very careful with the rips: try to avoid the pillings.
Location
Loading...Access
Malvina is the nickname for the wave that breaks on the outside of Tramandaí's pier south side.
To get there, you should take Av. da Igreja and when you reach the beach, go right. The pier is located at the city's south border.
Coming from Porto Alegre, you should take BR 290 (a.k.a. Freeway) and take Osório exit at kilometer #90.
| 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 | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
2.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
3.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |