Santinho Reviews and Ratings
(Florianópolis, Brazil)
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Visitor reviews of Santinho surf break
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“Feb 16, 2012. The information here is incorrect. Santinho beach faces East-Southeast. The offshore wind comes from the West-Northwest. This is not a reef break. There are no reefs on the entire island of Florianopolis only rocks and sand.
[Editors comments: fixed in database]”
Floripa Moose from BRAZIL - 16 Feb 2012
Santinho Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 4 reviews. 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: 3.8(1: Santinho is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.3(1: Santinho is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Florianópolis. 5: the best break in Florianópolis). |
Difficulty Level: 2.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Santinho can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Santinho, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Santinho are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Santinho is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Santinho 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.0(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 Santinho for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.7(1: Camping at Santinho is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Santinho is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.3(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Santinho, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Santinho where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Santinho is a great break with easy access by paved parking area in the South or park near the sand dunes in the North.
BTW Surf-Forecast your data for the direction the beach faces and the best wind is incorrect for this beach. You better reset your compass or look at google maps.
[Editors comments: fixed in database]”
Nez from BRAZIL - 15 Feb 2012
“Santinho is one of the best breaks in the North of the island, but your data here on Surf-Forecast is way off. This beach faces East. Just an FYI so you can fix it.
Nez.
[Editors comments: fixed in database]”
Nez from CANADA - 12 Feb 2012
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