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It`s located in Barra da Tijuca Beach in front of Barra Golden Green buildings. Between Barrabella Apart Hotel and Lifeguard Station 07. Don't ask for Vala do Mauri, nobody knows who is or was this guy. Some say that he was a local in 70`s who took the best barrels ever seen there.
Have a parking lot along all Barra da Tijuca Beach. Is very easy to park there during the season(Apr-Nov).
English (Translate this text in English): It`s located in Barra da Tijuca Beach in front of Barra Golden Green buildings. Between Barrabella Apart Hotel and Lifeguard Station 07.<br />Don't ask for Vala do Mauri, nobody knows who is or was this guy. Some say that he was a local in 70`s who took the best barrels ever seen there.<br /><br />Have a parking lot along all Barra da Tijuca Beach. Is very easy to park there during the season(Apr-Nov).
English (Translate this text in English): It`s located in Barra da Tijuca Beach in front of Barra Golden Green buildings. Between Barrabella Apart Hotel and Lifeguard Station 07.<br />Don't ask for Vala do Mauri, nobody knows who is or was this guy. Some say that he was a local in 70`s who took the best barrels ever seen there.<br /><br />Have a parking lot along all Barra da Tijuca Beach. Is very easy to park there during the season(Apr-Nov).
English (Translate this text in English): It`s located in Barra da Tijuca Beach in front of Barra Golden Green buildings. Between Barrabella Apart Hotel and Lifeguard Station 07.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Don't ask for Vala do Mauri, nobody knows who is or was this guy. Some say that he was a local in 70`s who took the best barrels ever seen there.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Have a parking lot along all Barra da Tijuca Beach. Is very easy to park there during the season(Apr-Nov).
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Good wind directionNorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
It's a fun wave which in the right swell and off-shore winds becames very similar with Playa Negra(Costa Rica) and sometimes Pipeline backdoor.
You can find good waves bigger than 08 foot, but it is very hard to get in.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun wave which in the right swell and off-shore winds becames very similar with Playa Negra(Costa Rica) and sometimes Pipeline backdoor.<br />You can find good waves bigger than 08 foot, but it is very hard to get in.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun wave which in the right swell and off-shore winds becames very similar with Playa Negra(Costa Rica) and sometimes Pipeline backdoor.<br />You can find good waves bigger than 08 foot, but it is very hard to get in.
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun wave which in the right swell and off-shore winds becames very similar with Playa Negra(Costa Rica) and sometimes Pipeline backdoor.&lt;br &#47;&gt;You can find good waves bigger than 08 foot, but it is very hard to get in.
Atmosphere
Nobody knows exactly why these spot is called Vala de Mauri. Some say that Mauri was the best surfer in this spot in the 70s, others say he was the first guy who rides these waves.
Doesn´t matter, come and enjoy the good rights.
Aloha!!
English (Translate this text in English): Nobody knows exactly why these spot is called Vala de Mauri. Some say that Mauri was the best surfer in this spot in the 70s, others say he was the first guy who rides these waves.<br />Doesn´t matter, come and enjoy the good rights.<br />Aloha!!
English (Translate this text in English): Nobody knows exactly why these spot is called Vala de Mauri. Some say that Mauri was the best surfer in this spot in the 70s, others say he was the first guy who rides these waves.<br />Doesn´t matter, come and enjoy the good rights.<br />Aloha!!
English (Translate this text in English): Nobody knows exactly why these spot is called Vala de Mauri. Some say that Mauri was the best surfer in this spot in the 70s, others say he was the first guy who rides these waves.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Doesn´t matter, come and enjoy the good rights.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Aloha!!
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By Sergio Big rider , 12-07-2005
Good vibes - I surfed this spot last week. The waves were great, the water warm and clear. Looking forward for a new south swell.