Brazil:
the largest country in South America, with underrated surf (people
think that there are only small waves). Several Top 44 surfers
come from Brazil, as well as big-wave riders.....tells you something
about the quality and variety of the waves at home?
Brazilian Surfing: Brazil has
a huge amount of different waves, great consistency and has surf
to suit all skill ranges. Sounds good so far eh! The deep south
of Brazil is the best place, it has bigger swells and more variety
than further north. The island of Santa Catarina has the best
that Brazil has to offer with quality waves such as Santinho
and Mocambique. Many of the swells are generated by the deep
low pressures that track past cape horn, sending swells northwards
throughout the year, although April to October are the best.
The size of the waves at this time of year can be anything from
between 2 to 10ft, sometimes bigger - and there are spots that
happily handle all sizes.
Santa Catarina: Surf and History stimulate tourism
in the region south of Florianópolis. The waves of Garopaba
and Imbituba and the historical attractions of Laguna attract
thousands of visitors to the region, where the beautiful natural
scenery also encourages eco-tourism. Because of the large, well
formed waves ideal for surfing, the region between Guarda do Embaú
and Laguna is known as "Brazilian Hawaii," and attracts
surfers year round. Garopaba is the central pole of surf in the
region, and beaches such as Ferrugem and Silveira are famous
throughout Brazil. The same is true for the beaches of Rosa and
Vila, in the neighboring municipality of Imbituba, and of Mar
Grosso and Farol de Santa Marta, in Laguna. The Santa Marta lighthouse
is an attraction in its own right. Built by Frenchmen in 1891
it has the longest visible reach of American lighthouses. Dominating
the point of a cape from which it gets its name, the lighthouse
is circled by white sand dunes and beautiful beaches. To the
south, the montains are farther from the coast and the beaches
become long blades of windswept sand with few inhabitants. All
the way to the border with Rio Grande do Sul state the region
offers welcome natural surprises.
Surf Period: From
April to October, Southern Brazil (most of the spots) catches
east to south swells produced in Antartic. From November to March,
the north of Brazil (especially Fernando do Noronha) catches
nothern swells.
Plus: all levels of surf, the Brazilian life-style,
low budget, water temperature, lots of parties, nice young people,
girls.
Location: Eastern South America, bordering the
Atlantic Ocean
Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 55 00 W
Coastline: 7,491 km
Climate: mostly tropical, but temperate in south
Terrain: mostly flat to rolling lowlands in north;
some plains, hills, mountains, and narrow coastal belt
Natural hazards: recurring droughts in northeast;
floods and occasional frost in south
Currency: real (BRL)
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