Difficulty 6
Break frequency 4
144 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
2.0m - 2.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: longinus
Date created: 08/07/2008
recommended board
- Shaper: Mc Tavish
- Design: Fireball
- Sizes: 9'1" to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >80kg to any weight
Originally designed for Gareth Donovan when he won the 1995 Australian Longboard Title at famous Bell's Beach, the FIREBALL has gone from strength to strength, becoming the benchmark Longboard across the wor... Read more
general information
Porto Alegre is at the southernmost tip of the island of Sao Tome. The area itself is a light industrial shipping repair region so minor pollution can be a problem from time to time. If you have concerns, rest assured that there are other quality breaks on this south facing coast, you will need a boat though as access to the surrounding points can be very difficult.
The wave itself is a wrapping right hander that peels steadily along a point / reef set-up before a fast section that breaks into deeper water in the bay. The break can handle size up to 4metres, beyond that the faster section just tends to close out. anything around the 3 metre mark will produce a ride that will deposit you well into the bay fully surrounding you with land - a remarkable surfing experience.
Wave length
100-200m
Best months
May - September
Equipment
Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle, Special Permit
Hazards
Very Isolated
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
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