Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 3° 49.656' S |
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Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell directionNorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Sharks
With a good 6 to 8ft NE swell at low tide (only breaks at low tide}, drop late, gain the wall (eventually there is a tubing first section), carve and make strong maneuvers, then enter in the inside section gain velocity and kick off as fast as you can before you hit the rock wall that stands in front of you.
Atmosphere
Very good break which I repute as one of the best reef breaks in Brazil, if not the best one. The only problem is that it is not very consistent because it needs a combination of the right swell with the rigth tide. Take care with the rocks very sharp and the urchins, booties can be a must. Pay attention to the rising tide that can make a hell for you to get out of the water.
General
I only can't rate it as a classic because the lack of consistency.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (2)
By Rafael , 12-11-2002
Noronha is the brazilian Hawaii - For sure Noronha has some excelents spots for diving, however, the island has some of the best waves of the country!!!
By Rafael , 12-11-2002
Noronha is the brazilian Hawaii - For sure Noronha has some excelents spots for diving, however, the island has some of the best waves of the country!!!
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By Anonymous , 18-01-2010
The best wave in Brazil... - It breaks mostly in the end o December.
Look for a full moon in December or January.
I have been there 9 times... Whenever it breaks, it is a most!!!!!!!!
Long, fast and has a tube secession...
Works till 10'...