It is a powerfull lefthander, that pumps only in east swells. You drop the walls very close to the rocks and you ride them towards the middle of the beach. A lot of snaps, off the tops and floaters. Very fast wave when it pumps ok. Some short tube rides in the inside.
Quatro Ilhas Surf Spot Guide, Brazil Quatro Ilhas delivers a thrilling right-hand point break over a sandy bottom, carving fast and powerful lines that fire up regularly for those ready to charge. Tucked in Bombinhas, this spot blends raw wave energy with a serene coastal vibe, where the horizon frames four stunning islands and the […]
Quilombo (reef) Surf Spot Guide, Brazil Quilombo Reef delivers a thrilling right-hand point break that carves along a sandy bottom dotted with rocks, offering hollow, fast, and powerful rides for surfers chasing quality over quantity. This regional classic in Santa Catarina unfolds with rides stretching 50 to 150 meters, blending speed and punch in a […]
This is a spot that needs a HUUUUGE East swell to wake up. If PG or Prainha are like 10ft high, you'll find 5-6ft at Sumidouro. This wave is like a Pororoca wave: very, very, very long in the biggest days. Because of the flat bottom, waves start to break very far from the beach. Lonboard guys like to position themselves like 1km far from the beach. In the biggest days, waves connect through several section, make it a real long wave. As they march towards the beach, they became higher and permit more maneuvering in the critical part of the wave. And, finnally, when the wave gets in the inside section, you have to put all your power to speed your board and try to make the barrel. It is a fantastic wave. There are only two problems: it is very rare (less then 5 days per years), but when it pumps all the São Francisco do Sul Island surfers are there.
Get there by car, you can park by the beach. Nice spot with friendly people and easy access. The waves are similar to praia brava, although a bit worse. In a good swell it is possible to get a fine hollow wave
Praia do Bispo Surf Spot Guide, Brazil Nestled in the surf-rich region of Santa Catarina, Praia do Bispo delivers fast and fun beach-break waves that peel both right and left over a forgiving sandy bottom. This spot captures a relaxed, uncrowded vibe perfect for sessions where you can focus on the ride without distractions. With […]
This is another spot that need a HUUUUUUUUGE East swell to break. If PG and Prainha are like 10ft high, you'll get 3-4ft at Forte in the take off section beside the rocks and 2-3ft in the sandy section near the beach. The closer to the beach it gets, the fatter it gets. Outside section is good for short boards. Inside section, the longest one, is good for longboarders. That's why it is not so crowed as Sumidouro is when it pumps. Forte is an extremely rare wave but very long and funny right hander.
Picama Surf Spot Guide, Brazil Nestled in the vibrant surf scene of Brazil, Picama delivers a thrilling sand-bar beach break with rights and lefts that carve over a forgiving sandy bottom. This spot pulses with a raw, powerful energy, offering hollow, fast waves that demand precision and reward committed surfers with fun, adrenaline-fueled rides. It's […]
FIRST OFF ALL: BE A JUI-JITSU HEROE, IF YOU WANT TO FACE THE LOCAL GUYS. Localism at Ponta do Cabeço is as scary as at Atralaia. And also as Atalaia, it is a wonderfull wave. This is an Indonesia style wave, a left hander, very strong, pumping on a shallow bottom of rocks. It need a 5-6ft Esat swell with northwest wind to break in its perfect conditions. Once it happens, make surfe you are in shape, because you are going to have a 1 minute wave ride, full of manouvering sections. Remind yourself, there is not beach around. There are only rocks. So make sure your leash is in good conditions e and you can swim at least 500m to get out of the water in case of trouble.
This beach can be hollow and powerful especially suring the winter with offshore winds. Offers a very long righthanders and some good rights, all depends on the sweel angle and quality of the banks.
