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Brazil offers excellent waves and weather conditions for experienced and
beginner surfers: consistent swell, warm waters and no crowd. Strong waves,
such as those found in the island Fernando de Noronha, Rio or Florianopolis
charm and challenge top surfers from all over the world, while a less bigger
swell for less experienced can be found in Itacaré and Pipa.Excellent surfschools
with professional and trained instructors, obviously experienced surfers, are
available for beginners. For experienced surfers, enjoy the guided or autonomous
surftrips either in one location or combining different regions. Accommodation in
charming surf houses or pousadas on the beach. 

ITACARÉ (Bahía)
Itacaré was “discovered” for tourism by surfers in the late 80s. The region offers
some the best waves of the Brazilian north-eastern and one of the most consistent, 
and excellent weather conditions all year round, with its tropical climate, the warm
sea and pristine beaches. Itacaré is situated in a region of the Bahian coast where the continental shelf shrinks to a mere 8 miles that allows the arrival of ocean waves on
the coast with consistency, good impact and unbeatable force. More than 10 surfing
spots close to each other, no crowd, warm water....apart from charming
accommodations and restaurants, joyful and smiley people and many additional
ecoactivities.

Minimum stay: 4 days.
Closest international airport: Salvador	
Closest national airport: Ilhéus

FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina)
With nearly 100 miles of pristine coastline, Florianopolis is blessed with over 40
beautiful beaches and is home to many world-class surf spots such as Praia Mole,
Joaquina, Campeche and Lagoinha do Leste, while numerous other renowned
breaks lie within close reach just south of the island. Although Brazil may be best
known for its powerful beach breaks, Florianopolis and the south of the Brazilian
state of Santa Catarina have a diverse mix of points and rivermouths as well,
providing a tremendous variety of waves suitable for all levels of surfers, making
Floripa the ideal location for your Brazil surf holiday.

The island has a culture that is deeply intertwined with surfing, something that
makes a surf holiday in Brazil an even more incredible experience for those that
live and breathe surfing. A genuine surfer’s paradise thanks to its year-round
consistent swell and diversity of breaks, there are waves that cater to all surf
abilities, from first time surfers to the most experienced and hardcore big wave
riders. Beginners typically enjoy learning amid the calm waters and gentle swells
at beaches such as Barra da Lagoa and Galheta while more experienced surfers
have a seemingly unlimited variety of spots from which to choose from.

Minimum stay: 4 days.
Closest international airport: Salvador	
Closest national airport: Ilhéus

PRAIA DA PIPA (Rio Grande do Norte)
The proposed surfcamp bases is located near the fishing village at Tibau do Sul,
80 km down south of Natal. Favoured by its natural location on the Easter most tip
of Brazil, the coast of Rio Grande do Norte offers perfect conditions for surf during
the whole year, with regular swell from the Atlantic north or south according to the
season. The best spots in the state are between Tibau do Sul and Praia da Pipa, and
the best season is from November to March, when the coast receives the strong
swell from the northern Atlantic. This spot is for all surfers especially beginners.
The size of the board is goes from a 5`9 up to a 6`4. Some longboards and
funboards are seen sometimes. Near Praia do Amor there`s another beach that
in a very good day you can see dolphins while surfing. Surf seasons: December
to March which picks up N to NE swells and June to September which picks up S to
SE swells.Waves are always between three and four feet Magic place for surfers and
kiters which also offers good nightlife and alternative ecoactivities.

Minimum stay: 4 days.
Closest international/national airport: Natal	

RIO DE JANEIRO (Rio de Janeiro)
Rio De Janeiro is one of the meccas of surfing inf Brazil.  The ideal location in Rio
is second to none, offering the likes of tropical beaches, uncrowded waves, and
consistent swells year round.  There are several serene and beautiful beach breaks
to choose from, ranging from beginner to advanced depending on ability and
experience.  Due to the geography of Rio there is consitantly good swell. The
coast line is facing directly south and due to the the southern hemisphere angular
spread there is always waves.

Rio De Janeiro is one of the most diverse cities in the world.  Copacabana and Ipanema
have beautiful beaches and a great atmosphere.  There is also another side to Rio that
is somewhat untouched, preserved, and pristine.  Recreio is the untouched part that
travelers have yet to discover.  All the locals know about it, this is a place where you
can get away from the city and into a tropical paradise filled with palm trees, secluded
bush walks, and perfect waves.  All of this only 40 minutes outside of copacabana,
people hardly believe they are still in Rio.  Take a surf tour to Prainha and experience a preserved beach with no resorts, hotels, or crowds.  Somewhat refreshing in
comparison to the fast pace hustle and bustle of the city beaches.

Minimum stay: 4 days.
Closest international/national airport: Rio de Janeiro

FERNANDO DE NORONHA (Pernambuco)
This beautiful and peaceful island is part of a volcanic archipelago of 21 islands which
lie 345km off the northeast coast of Brazil. Surfing in Fernando de Noronha is incredible
as well. During the surf season of December through March, waves of up to 12 ft (4m)
wrap onto the northern exposures. The waves provide warm water, Hawaiian-style tubes
and offshore winds all day, making for some excellent surfing conditions. For such a
small island, the place has a lot of good quality waves to choose from. Cacimba do Padre
is the best in Brazil and has been the home to an annual competition for the professional
world tour of surfing. The visual is as good as it gets and the waves break close to the
shore on a sand bottom. Other good places to surf include Abras, Boldro, Conceicao,
Meio and Cachorro. When the swell is big enough, Ilha da Rata just offshore from the
port, has a long peeling wave comparable to Honalua Bay on Maui. The waves are very 
consistent during the surf season and you would be just about guaranteed to catch it
good at this time.

Minimum stay: 4 days.
Closest international airport: Recife / Natal / Fortaleza	
Closest national airport: Fernando de Nornoha
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