Pedra Branca
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Steepness | Hollow |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 10 ft+/3 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 204°-338° |
| Best Wind Direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 23°-115° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 10ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 15°C | 15°C | 18°C | 21°C | 19°C | 18°C |
| Air Temp | 12°C | 13°C | 18°C | 22°C | 21°C | 15°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |