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Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Praia Mole

Intermediate Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.8–3 m Any tide

A beautiful, powerful beach east of Lagoa da Conceição with fast, hollow peaks on southeast swell. A fixture of the Brazilian surf scene and lifeguard-patrolled; the shorebreak is heavy at size and the parties are heavier.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCrowds

Conditions

Best swell
SE, S, E
Best wind
NE, N
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Wave size
0.8–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-27.6060, -48.4260

Facilities

ParkingToiletsShowersCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

Sources