Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Praia da Pipa

Tropical reef break in northeast Brazil. Warm water, dolphins, and sea cliffs. Multiple breaks in the area. Popular tourist and surf destination.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Rio Grande do Norte

Region

Rio Grande do Norte

Coordinates

-6.2280, -35.0500

NOAA Buoy

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