It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Galheta, Brazil !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Galheta, Brazil !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Florianopolis drive east towards Lagoa and further east you will get to Praia Mole. From here drive up further north and find the access to the beach.
From Florianopolis drive east towards Lagoa and further east you will get to Praia Mole. From here drive up further north and find the access to the beach.
September to November: short wetsuit, air 27°C. December to April: shorts and a lycra (as sun protection), air more than 33°C. April to May: shorty again, air 22°C. May to August: long wetsuit (3.2 mm), air 22°C. When the winds are from the Northeast, the water is cold, requiring a thicker wetsuit, minimum 3.2.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Galheta, Brazil.
Best directions are Northeast and Southeast. Best time of the year during spring. During summer stronger fronts coming from South. During autumn lighter winds from N and NE. During winter you will find the worst wind. In average you can estimate 3-4 days with wind per week over the year.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Galheta, Brazil are
September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
September to November: short wetsuit, air 27°C. December to April: shorts and a lycra (as sun protection), air more than 33°C. April to May: shorty again, air 22°C. May to August: long wetsuit (3.2 mm), air 22°C. When the winds are from the Northeast, the water is cold, requiring a thicker wetsuit, minimum 3.2.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and SE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Galheta, Brazil.
Best directions are Northeast and Southeast. Best time of the year during spring. During summer stronger fronts coming from South. During autumn lighter winds from N and NE. During winter you will find the worst wind. In average you can estimate 3-4 days with wind per week over the year.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Galheta, Brazil are
September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Galheta, Brazil is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Beautiful, natural beach. Few people around, since it is more remote and less good accessible. Rocks on both ends, and few rocks along the beach. This is a nudist beach, but not a must.
Nice waves, lefts and rights. Few rocks in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Galheta, Brazil is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Beautiful, natural beach. Few people around, since it is more remote and less good accessible. Rocks on both ends, and few rocks along the beach. This is a nudist beach, but not a must.
Nice waves, lefts and rights. Few rocks in the water.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.