Garca Torta Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Alagoas)
| Name: | Garca Torta |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Garca Torta in Alagoas is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Surfable in an onshore breeze Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. There are left and right breaking reefs. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Garca Torta Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Garca Torta surf quality by season and Garca Torta surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Garca Torta |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Garca Torta:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia de Jatiuca | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Mirante da Sirena | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Pedra Virada | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pico da Barra | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia do Sobral | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Garca Torta: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1773 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1790 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2037 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2180 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2619 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Garca Torta: |
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| Closest tide station | Maceió, Brazil | 16 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 111 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Aracaju, Brazil | 142 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 173 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cabedelo, Brazil | 181 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Garca Torta: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 2245 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 2707 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2716 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 2719 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2732 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Garca Torta: |
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| Closest city location | Barra de Santo Antonio (Brazil) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Luis do Quitunde (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Camaragibe (Brazil) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Maceio (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Satuba (Brazil) | 19 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Garca Torta is Zumbi Dos Palmares (Maceio) Airport (MCZ) in Brazil, which is 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Garca Torta is Guararapes (Recife) Airport (REC), also in Brazil, 167 km (104 miles) away.
