Quality
Wave quality > Regional classic, don’t miss it
Frequency > Very consistent (150 day/year)
Experience Required > Experienced surfers
Wave
Type > Point-break
Direction > Right
Power > Powerful, hollow,
Bottom > Sand + rocks
Swell and Wind
Minimmun Swell Size > 1m | 3ft
Maximmun Swell Size > 5 m | 16 ft
Swell Direction > SW, S
Wind Direction > NE, N, SW
More Details
Crowd during the Week > Few people
Crowd on the Week-end > Crowded
Hazards >Rocks, locals, pollution,
Infrastructure
Accommodation >Hotels & Back
Commerce > shops and restaurants
Nightlife >Yeah, heaps!
Health assistance > Hospital nearby
Editor’s Comments
Pontao is a dangerous wave, with lots of power. There is a killer shore-break. It’s a really good spot for big waves, and it has some really fun waves when its small.