Quality
Wave quality > Regional classic, don’t miss it!
Frequency > Very consistent (150 day/year)
Experience Required > All surfers
Wave
Type > Beach break
Direction > Left and right
Power > Hollow, powerful, fast
Bottom > Sand
Swell and Wind
Minimum Swell Size > 0.5m | 1ft
Maximum Swell Size > 2 m | 6 ft
Swell Direction > S, SE, E
Wind Direction > S
More Details
Crowd during the Week > Empty
Crowd on the Week-end > Few people
Hazards >None
Infrastructure
Accommodation > Local houses, camping and cottages (Guarda do Embaú)
Commerce > Grocer’s shop, supermarket, snack bars and restaurants. (Guarda do Embaú)
Nightlife >All the time !! (Guarda do Embaú)
Health assistance > Medical center available and hospital – 20 km | 12 miles
Editor’s Comments
Prainha (Little beach) is a desert beach just beside Guarda do Embaú, it’s easily accessed by a 30 minutes hike over the left head of the beach. It’s the best option when the south winds are on. South swell produces a long right hander near the rocks, but there are other peaks (left and right) in the middle of the beach.
It’s a peaceful and quiet place with no infrastructure; don’t forget to bring water and food. Have fun!