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“I have been surfing there for more than 20 years and when it happens, it's the best. Hollow and shallow than can break bones, overhead size or more.
Drive through the coast and choose your spot. In a really good day (better with no wind or N / NE offshore) there will be many left and right hands.
Best season is May to July, when more swells appear and the wind is not so strong. And warm water. With bigger swell high tide makes some difference.
At summertime, is mostly flat and the water tends to be cold (17°C or less) and East trade wind is strong. Dawn patrol can bring good surprises. Narrow and fast outlines will work good to ride inside the barrels.”
VINICIUS from BRAZIL - 17 Dec 2010
Praia Seca Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. 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: 3.0(1: Praia Seca is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Praia Seca is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Rio de Janeiro. 5: the best break in Rio de Janeiro). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(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: Praia Seca can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Praia Seca, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Praia Seca are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Praia Seca is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Praia Seca 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: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Praia Seca for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Praia Seca is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Praia Seca 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: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Praia Seca, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Praia Seca where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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