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Ponta Negra is one of the local urban beaches of Lakes Region, state of Rio de Janeiro... It's a little known place. Maricá is a very extensive town, with a small population. In the Amaral Peixoto highway, Lake Region direction, pass de portal entrance of Maricá (red and blue, corossing the highway, very strange...rsss). After a few km, note the "PONTA NEGRA" entrance, near a gas establishment. Right side....
To find a good surf in this place, try Ponta Negra beach, Jaconé beach (sand and rocks), Praia da Vila beach (sand) and Itaúna Beach (sand). This beaches are in serie, with easy access.
Ask the locals, usually friendly.
English (Translate this text in English): Ponta Negra is one of the local urban beaches of Lakes Region, state of Rio de Janeiro... It's a little known place. Maricá is a very extensive town, with a small population. In the Amaral Peixoto highway, Lake Region direction, pass de portal entrance of Maricá (red and blue, corossing the highway, very strange...rsss). After a few km, note the "PONTA NEGRA" entrance, near a gas establishment. Right side....
To find a good surf in this place, try Ponta Negra beach, Jaconé beach (sand and rocks), Praia da Vila beach (sand) and Itaúna Beach (sand). This beaches are in serie, with easy access.
Ask the locals, usually friendly.
English (Translate this text in English): Ponta Negra is one of the local urban beaches of Lakes Region, state of Rio de Janeiro... It's a little known place. Maricá is a very extensive town, with a small population. In the Amaral Peixoto highway, Lake Region direction, pass de portal entrance of Maricá (red and blue, corossing the highway, very strange...rsss). After a few km, note the "PONTA NEGRA" entrance, near a gas establishment. Right side....
To find a good surf in this place, try Ponta Negra beach, Jaconé beach (sand and rocks), Praia da Vila beach (sand) and Itaúna Beach (sand). This beaches are in serie, with easy access.
Ask the locals, usually friendly.
English (Translate this text in English): Ponta Negra is one of the local urban beaches of Lakes Region, state of Rio de Janeiro... It's a little known place. Maricá is a very extensive town, with a small population. In the Amaral Peixoto highway, Lake Region direction, pass de portal entrance of Maricá (red and blue, corossing the highway, very strange...rsss). After a few km, note the "PONTA NEGRA" entrance, near a gas establishment. Right side....
To find a good surf in this place, try Ponta Negra beach, Jaconé beach (sand and rocks), Praia da Vila beach (sand) and Itaúna Beach (sand). This beaches are in serie, with easy access.
Ask the locals, usually friendly.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Black point
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast, East
Good wind directionWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
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Dangers
Additional Information
This is a pretty fun spot, if you get to meet the locals, ask them to take you to the secret spots behind the dunes, there are some break-points back there and some cool reefs...
English (Translate this text in English): This is a pretty fun spot, if you get to meet the locals, ask them to take you to the secret spots behind the dunes, there are some break-points back there and some cool reefs...
English (Translate this text in English): This is a pretty fun spot, if you get to meet the locals, ask them to take you to the secret spots behind the dunes, there are some break-points back there and some cool reefs...
English (Translate this text in English): This is a pretty fun spot, if you get to meet the locals, ask them to take you to the secret spots behind the dunes, there are some break-points back there and some cool reefs...
Atmosphere
Girls, bars, party, all kinds of fun.. sometimes the beach is flat, but you can play some soccer with the natives who are extremely friendly...
English (Translate this text in English): Girls, bars, party, all kinds of fun.. sometimes the beach is flat, but you can play some soccer with the natives who are extremely friendly...
English (Translate this text in English): Girls, bars, party, all kinds of fun.. sometimes the beach is flat, but you can play some soccer with the natives who are extremely friendly...
English (Translate this text in English): Girls, bars, party, all kinds of fun.. sometimes the beach is flat, but you can play some soccer with the natives who are extremely friendly...
General
I think this is a great spot, it is not the best, but it is fun, specially if you are a beginner.. the coolest thing is that you are close to many other beaches that you can find yourself same pretty good waves (Pipa, Artistas, Tabatinga)
English (Translate this text in English): I think this is a great spot, it is not the best, but it is fun, specially if you are a beginner.. the coolest thing is that you are close to many other beaches that you can find yourself same pretty good waves (Pipa, Artistas, Tabatinga)
English (Translate this text in English): I think this is a great spot, it is not the best, but it is fun, specially if you are a beginner.. the coolest thing is that you are close to many other beaches that you can find yourself same pretty good waves (Pipa, Artistas, Tabatinga)
English (Translate this text in English): I think this is a great spot, it is not the best, but it is fun, specially if you are a beginner.. the coolest thing is that you are close to many other beaches that you can find yourself same pretty good waves (Pipa, Artistas, Tabatinga)
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By Anonymous , 28-03-2009
Ponta Negra - RJ - Do not confuse Ponta Negra located in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro State with Ponta Negra in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte State. Ponta Negra in Natal is a beach with low wave. Ponta Negra in Maricá is a beach with high waves.
The distance between both beaches is about 3000 Km (2000 miles).