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It is located at the same little town of Palmas beach, Governador Celso Ramos. But when you reach Palmas, keep driving to a disctrict called Armação da Piedade. After the hill, turn left and head to Caravelas beach (locals call it Grande beach). Park your car in the in front of beach, near to the lifeguard point. Walk by the beach to the right, go across the trail to the other side of the rocks. It's there!
English (Translate this text in English): It is located at the same little town of Palmas beach, Governador Celso Ramos. But when you reach Palmas, keep driving to a disctrict called Armação da Piedade. After the hill, turn left and head to Caravelas beach (locals call it Grande beach). Park your car in the in front of beach, near to the lifeguard point. Walk by the beach to the right, go across the trail to the other side of the rocks. It's there!
English (Translate this text in English): It is located at the same little town of Palmas beach, Governador Celso Ramos. But when you reach Palmas, keep driving to a disctrict called Armação da Piedade. After the hill, turn left and head to Caravelas beach (locals call it Grande beach). Park your car in the in front of beach, near to the lifeguard point. Walk by the beach to the right, go across the trail to the other side of the rocks. It's there!
English (Translate this text in English): It is located at the same little town of Palmas beach, Governador Celso Ramos. But when you reach Palmas, keep driving to a disctrict called Armação da Piedade. After the hill, turn left and head to Caravelas beach (locals call it Grande beach). Park your car in the in front of beach, near to the lifeguard point. Walk by the beach to the right, go across the trail to the other side of the rocks. It's there!
DistanceIn the city
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Localism
Additional Information
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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
English (Translate this text in English): 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.
Atmosphere
A great nature around. Good vibrations. People like to watch the action from the rocks. In the summer, a lot of young chicks. They like surfers. Some locals are boring, but ain't no big deal.
English (Translate this text in English): A great nature around. Good vibrations. People like to watch the action from the rocks. In the summer, a lot of young chicks. They like surfers. Some locals are boring, but ain't no big deal.
English (Translate this text in English): A great nature around. Good vibrations. People like to watch the action from the rocks. In the summer, a lot of young chicks. They like surfers. Some locals are boring, but ain't no big deal.
English (Translate this text in English): A great nature around. Good vibrations. People like to watch the action from the rocks. In the summer, a lot of young chicks. They like surfers. Some locals are boring, but ain't no big deal.
General
You have to be lucky to surf at Tinguá. It's a very excelent wave, but it is very temperamental. It only show its power once in a while.
English (Translate this text in English): You have to be lucky to surf at Tinguá. It's a very excelent wave, but it is very temperamental. It only show its power once in a while.
English (Translate this text in English): You have to be lucky to surf at Tinguá. It's a very excelent wave, but it is very temperamental. It only show its power once in a while.
English (Translate this text in English): You have to be lucky to surf at Tinguá. It's a very excelent wave, but it is very temperamental. It only show its power once in a while.
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