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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Praia do forte
Brazil, Bahia North Coast
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 12° 44.065' S |
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go to resort hotel praia do forte walk 2 km pass the lighthouse and qwalk 300 m is therew DistanceTake a car WalkGood walk (15-30 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerFun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
you have a big coral and one way to into there
so in the spot you have a good left and right wave
Atmosphere
General
good............
Author: gs Contributors (2)
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Comments
By Anonymous , 05-06-2007
amazing!!!! - I went there two weeks ago. The waves are really good!! I prefer the left, its very long, fast and perfect. Be aware of the shallow reef though. For sure, one of the best surf sessions I ever had.
By anonymous , 06-01-2006
bummer - i was here before i started surfing too visit the sea turtle conservatory, this is a nesting site. freaking gorgeous. must return on my next trip.
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By Anonymous , 22-08-2008
Visiting praia do forte - It is not clear how to get to the waves. What about september, waves are ok? what size?
Thanks