Barre da Una Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Barre da Una surf break

• March 10, 2010
  Jefferson from Brazil
  

  Barra do Una wave is moody. It has two type of waves, a beach-break in the middle/right side of the beach, that works consistently, and a super-rare river-mouth left that starts working only with 5-6 feet. The beach-break is hollow and fast, providing tubes, a fairly consistent and powerful wave. The river-mouth is a little mushy when it breaks, making paddling difficult. However when it's working it's a long and playful wave, of almost 100-150 meters, which gets hollow in the end providing tube riding. Only locals and knowers surf in this spot. Watch out for the backwash!

• Barre da Una Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of surf: 2.5 (1: Barre da Una is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 2.0 (1: Barre da Una is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Brazil - Sao Paulo. 5: the best break in Brazil - Sao Paulo).	Difficulty level: 2.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 3.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Barre da Una can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 4.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Barre da Una, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Water quality: 2.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).	Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Barre da Una is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
  Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Barre da Una requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).	Scenery: 4.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
  Local attitude: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).	Accommodation: 4.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Barre da Una for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
  Camping: 2.0 (1: Camping at Barre da Una is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).	Entertainment: 1.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Barre da Una is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
  Equipment and repairs: 1.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).	Eating: 2.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Barre da Una, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
  Drinking: 2.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Barre da Una where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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