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“The Boraceia beach is very good spot for long boards. It's normal to have waves in any kind of swell. The best is from southeast with east wind. There is a secret spot in the left side (Bora Bora) that works with a swell from South (more than 10 s) combined with an east wind (off shore - Terral), the results is a perfect left and long wave.
I advise you to leave your car in the parking area and avoid that somebody steals it.”
Cae Galvao from BRAZIL - 29 Jan 2013
Praia da Boraceia Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(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: 2.8(1: Praia da Boraceia is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.3(1: Praia da Boraceia is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in São Paulo. 5: the best break in São Paulo). |
Difficulty Level: 1.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Praia da Boraceia can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Praia da Boraceia, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Praia da Boraceia are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Praia da Boraceia is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Praia da Boraceia 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: 3.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Praia da Boraceia for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Praia da Boraceia is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Praia da Boraceia is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Praia da Boraceia, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Praia da Boraceia where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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