Brazil is an excellent
destination for those who love surfing. Rio
de Janeiro is deservedly known as a world top class
surfing center, but there are other major travel brazilian
destinations, with top world conditions for surfing.
The Brazilian best surfing destinations are in Ceara (in
places as Jericoacoara, in the
Northeast) and in Buzios and Rio Frio
(Rio de Janeiro) and also in Ilhabela
(Sao Paulo) and Santa Catarina
Island, in the South.
As a rule, the best time for Brazilian surfing is the
second half of the year, when the winds are stronger and
more constant. Not all months and periods are equally good
for surfing. Just take into account the tips below.
BRAZIL WINDSURF:
JERICOACOARA, IN CEARA (Northeast)
The
Ceara - a northeastean state, with Fortaleza as capital and
big hub - offers the best conditions for windsurf. Places as
Canoa Quebrada and Jericoacoara have marvellous conditions
for surfing.
Be aware, anyway: some of these beaches have strong winds
and waves, and aren't exactly the ideal to beginners. They
are between the best of the world, but demand experimented
surfers.
For maps and detailed information about
Jericoacoara and other Ceara beach resorts, see:
Fortaleza - Ceará Beaches
BRAZIL WINDSURF: RIO
DE JANEIRO AND BUZIOS
Rio is deservedly associated to windsurf,
which is common in the most central beaches of Rio, as Ipanema...
But the best sites for surfing in Rio are Barra da Tijuca (at
the outskirts of Rio), or Cabo Frio and Buzios.
Buzios is a particularly good place for surfing in local
beaches as Manguinhos (bump-n-jump,
NE winds), Rasa or Geribá. Besides, it's a very safe place,
without the problems faced by Rio de Janeiro's central
districts and major outskirts.
The best period for surfing is from August to December, with
the best winds in the afternoon period.
For detailed travel information involving Rio de Janeiro
region, see:
Beaches, Entertainment and Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro and around
Tours involving Rio, Buzios, Angra dos Reis
Sport fishing in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Golf in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
BRAZIL WINDSURF: SANTA CATARINA,
FLORIANOPOLIS
Florianopolis in Santa Catarina Island is a true jewel for surfing. Joaquina Beach, one of its many beaches, is a world reputed surfing center, lodging regular international competitions.
See, for more detailed information:
Florianopolis travel and
tours
Other attractions in the south of Brazil
BRAZIL WINDSURF: SAO PAULO, ILHABELA
Either for slalom and formula windsurfing,
Ilhabela, an Island in Sao Paulo state, somewhere between
Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro,
offers excellent conditions,
between the best of Brazil. Like most windsurf brazilian
sites, the best winds are the afternoon ones.
Yet more close to Sao Paulo, Santos also offers good
conditions to windsurfing.
BRAZIL WINDSURF:
PORTO GALINHAS
Porto Galinhas, not far from Recife, in the
Northeast, offers
top world conditions for windsurf. Besides, Porto Galinhas is a top beach resort...
For information on Porto Galinhas, Recife and their surroundings, see:
Beaches around Fortaleza, Recife, Maceio…
