South America for Beginner Longboarder

[rahula]

Hello out there...

I'm thinking about making my first surf trip and I'd like some tips of nice places is South America specially for begginers....

But we're barely standing on the board and in my case a Longboard...




And also we're from Brazil but not from the mainstream (Rio, Sao Paulo or Santa Catarina)...

We're from the northeast and the waves aren't that big too... so, we're afraid of spending money on going to some spot where we're just gonna be afraind of facing the sea


So, is there a nice spot in South America which is indicated exactly for learning?

Thanks a lot,

Henrique

[scars91]

yeah man,well Itacare bahia(i hear its decent there) or Recife but the sharks arent afraid to bite,never been there but on the news its always surfers that get bit. i think its easier to mention places where you cant surf.just get to the coast few miles up or a few miles down from where you are at there is always surfable waves unless you are really out of luck and its just horrible.as brazilian you know our country takes up like most of the coast of south American, so theres always a place.and from the surf spot location map on surfing waves, all the surf locations are in rio, i surf Rio, but seriously the possibilities are endless when it comes to surfing in Brazil especialy for beginers,sorry if i didnt really answer your question

[brukuns]

Dude,
you should definitely try Praia da Baleia in Sao Paulo north coast. it's near Cambury and world famous Maresias.

The waves are very friendly, and fit for longboarding. they are not hollow or steep, and yet they're very easy to paddle in.

in case you drive the Rio/Santos road, you won't see the name Praia da Baleia on the signs... you will see Barra do Sahy instead. just get there and turn left instead of right and you will get on Praia da Baleia.

the problem I see in Rio de Janeiro is that most beaches are rather steep... which makes it kinda harder for longboarders.

Try Sao Paulo's North Coast, trust me on this. waves are great, and there is a wide selection of breaks to choose from very near each other.

Peace!

[rahula]

cara sou de recife...

queria sair do pais =D

vou pra sao paulo ver o meu time ser hexa.. .mas pra surfar.. é bom assim mesmo?

e fora do pais, que dizes?

values!

[scars91]

brukuns 100% about the steep beaches

[brukuns]

brukuns 100% about the steep beaches

yeah, what about that. My sis is living there, so went surfing those spots a few times. didn't find one beach where the waves weren't hollow. but they're fun at the same time, very fun! didn't surf prainha or barra though... the weather was terrible, and I was depending on my family's car.

did notice how many spongers surf there though... much much more than in SP, for sure. i guess it's because of the steep waves, they're perfect for bodyboarders.

Hey Rahula, if you're going to SP to watch the game on Morumbi, you have to be aware that the city is very far from the beaches I mentioned. you will have to have a place to stay in Great São Paulo for the game, and another place to stay when you go to the beach. it's a 3 hour ride from SP to Praia da Baleia...

I really don't know the beaches outside the country, although I hear Peru has some crazy waves! not sure if they're fit for learning though, besides, the water is freezing.

[rahula]

About the sharks here in Pernambuco (Brazil), you ride a car and after something like 1 hour you'll be in really goog spots like Porto de galinhas, Maracaipe, etc. and which will get you no no problems at all with sharks.

Because of a port (suape) we have all this problem but for the beaches after Suape there's just no risk at all!

I'm reading tips of Brazilian spots but actually I'm thinking about abroad... (I'm from Brazil!( you know the fun of making a surf trip with friends... or is Brazil the best country for longboard surfing???

What are the top 10 spots for longboarders of the world? Any of 'em are right here in South America?

if not, yeah, I'm going to Sao Paulo...

And just to think that I'm about to sell my notebook and mobile just to go to Sao Paulo next weekend and TRY to find a ticket to my soccer team's final game.... and that I won't be able to take my longboard along!!!

I've heard about Pavones (pavAnes?) in Costa Rica, but some say say it's awful for longboarders... and too crowded.

About Fernando de Noronha (Brazil)... well the first reviews I've read literally said "leave your longboard at home and bring your pintail" (andf although I have no idea of what is a pintail, I got well the "leave the longboard" part =D)


So... not many longboarders out there?

If not south america... well.. just tell me !

Or is it better to just let it go and only travel for surfing after becoming at least a decent surfer?

Beginners should stay home, eH? =(

Thanks!

[brukuns]

About the sharks here in Pernambuco (Brazil), you ride a car and after something like 1 hour you'll be in really goog spots like Porto de galinhas, Maracaipe, etc. and which will get you no no problems at all with sharks.

Because of a port (suape) we have all this problem but for the beaches after Suape there's just no risk at all!

I'm reading tips of Brazilian spots but actually I'm thinking about abroad... (I'm from Brazil!( you know the fun of making a surf trip with friends... or is Brazil the best country for longboard surfing???

What are the top 10 spots for longboarders of the world? Any of 'em are right here in South America?

if not, yeah, I'm going to Sao Paulo...

And just to think that I'm about to sell my notebook and mobile just to go to Sao Paulo next weekend and TRY to find a ticket to my soccer team's final game.... and that I won't be able to take my longboard along!!!

I've heard about Pavones (pavAnes?) in Costa Rica, but some say say it's awful for longboarders... and too crowded.

About Fernando de Noronha (Brazil)... well the first reviews I've read literally said "leave your longboard at home and bring your pintail" (andf although I have no idea of what is a pintail, I got well the "leave the longboard" part =D)


So... not many longboarders out there?

If not south america... well.. just tell me !

Or is it better to just let it go and only travel for surfing after becoming at least a decent surfer?

Beginners should stay home, eH? =(

Thanks!

I really think that a surf trip is definitely more suited for someone with at least a little bit of experience. if you are already learning how to ride the green face, a trip should definitely help you.

I really don't know that many places in South america... and I think we're only telling you about Brazil because, you know... it takes almost the entire south american coast (atlantic)!

I really don't know about other places.

if you like, I'm sure there are tons of decent waves for you to learn in South California. Malibu seems to be a paradise for longboarders, if you can take the crowd. other than that I really wouldn't know what to tell you. I know the coast of São Paulo, and I know that the waves on the north coast are pretty decent! and easy! easy surf is what you should go after if you wanna learn.

only problem with the beaches I pointed is that none of them is a point break, meaning you will have to paddle out everytime. this can be a chore if you don't know how to duckdive properly, or is out of shape.

my tip remains... just bring your board with you when you come watch the game. make it happen!

[LimeDZeze]

Speaking of Brazil and Sao Paulo, I'm headed there at the end of this month (February 2015). Can anyone suggest how or where I could rent or demo or borrow a longboard? I currently ride a 10' Bing. My attempts to find a place to rent a board in or around SP have been fruitless. In fact, last time I was there I ended up buying a board. I don't really want to do that again, as boards down there (even used boards) are expensive!

Thanks
LimeDZeze