Properties
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Wave Type
All Tides
Often slow waves at low tide and faster shorter shorebreaks on higher tides
DifficultyIntermediate and Up
Beginner
Intermediate
Expert
All levels in small waves. Advanced and intermediate surfers for medium waves; only advanced for big waves.
Danger LevelSafe
Very SafeVery Dangerous
Only dangerous when big. Gets big quite fast because it is so exposed.
Water QualityVery clean
Very DirtyVery Clean
Crowd FactorSometimes Crowded
Empty line-upOvercrowded
Protection from SwellVery Exposed
Very ExposedVery Protected
Beach Length
Wave QualityGood
Very PoorAverageExcellent
ConsistencyMany surf days per year
InconsistentVery Consistent
Local VibeNeutral
WelcomingAggressive
In my experience if you don't drop in and do anything crazy, no problems here.
Showers
Surf School
Description
Praia Grande is a beautiful and very exposed beachbreak. If its flat here, you can bet it is flat everywhere else. Small to medium swells work well here.
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