Morro das Pedras Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, to get the wrapping walls on the rights
Wind
Calm or offshore from the W to NW.
Surf Height
Waist high to a few feets overhead
Tide
Medium tides
Morro das Pedras Surf Guide
Follow the road south from Campeche as it hugs the shoreline and you'll come to the headland of Morro das Pedras (Hill of Stones). It's a wide-open beachbreak that can have several peaks up and down it, especially in front of the hotel. At the south end of the beach is a headland where sand builds up and creates banks that favor rights. On its best days it can be almost point-like and zip along with hollow sections. The locals are on it when conditions are firing, but it can be a very good wave.The beach itself is called Morro das Pedras, with different names for the various peaks, but the right-handers at the south end are generally the best. Try continuing on to the next beach south as well, another super-consistent beachbreak known as Caldierao.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size of course.
Local Vibe
Doable
Not too bad.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
The crowd spreads out over several peaks.
Spot Rating
Fun
It is a very consistent, hollow and powerful wave. With a well-formed bottom can break long rights, coming from behind the rock to the sand.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The paddle is not bad for smaller days, but becomes more the larger it gets.
Water Quality
Clean
Fairly clean for the most part.
Hazards
Sometimes the waves closeout hard when they get close to the beach.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy to find.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Fall and winter are best, but breaks year-round.
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