Pontal (Itacaré)
Pontal (Itacaré) is the north-of-river beach at the mouth of the Rio de Contas, a long South Bahia beach break with outside sandbars, faster inside peaks, and a strong local access identity because small boats cross over from town. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pontal (Itacaré) in South Bahia.
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The Wave
West wind is the cleanest side, east swell is the key trigger, and the tide window is high tide.
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Lineup Guide
Cross by small boat from the town side and treat the river crossing as part of the session.
The beach can get crowded, the channels to the outside are not easy to read, and forceful cross-currents plus shorebreak can make the entry and exit sketchy.
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