Porto Alegre
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Difficulty 6

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Break frequency 4

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144 days a year

Standard Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

2.0m - 2.5m Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

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Username: longinus

Date created: 08/07/2008

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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

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solo

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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