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“Nice wave will stay in shape up to about ten foot, long walling rides with barrel section on the inside. Most suitable for longboards. On it's good days an excellent wave. Lots of kooks in the water on holidays. Respect the older locals on Mals: many of them train together at the local Ju Jittsu schools and you are likely to get your ass kicked if you don't show respect. Generally a good vibe in the water. Probably one of the most beautiful surf spots on one of the most expensive beaches in the area. Very safe to park your car as the whole area has private security.”
jay from BRAZIL - 27 Sep 2015
Praia da Baleia Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 12 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: 3.4(1: Praia da Baleia is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Praia da Baleia is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in São Paulo. 5: the best break in São Paulo). |
Difficulty Level: 2.3(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 da Baleia can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Praia da Baleia, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Praia da Baleia are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Praia da Baleia is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Praia da Baleia 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: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Praia da Baleia for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.2(1: Camping at Praia da Baleia is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.9(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Praia da Baleia is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Praia da Baleia, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Praia da Baleia where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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