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With 2 huge coastlines both open to swell from many directions, South America is a land begging to be discovered by Australian surfers. Here you can find one of the longest waves in the world.
Brazil has a huge amount of waves, great consistency and has surf to suit all levels. The deep south of Brazil is best, it has bigger swells and more variety than further north. The island of Santa Catarina has the best that Brazil has to offer. Conditions there vary up to 15 feet with both lefts and rights. The second best is Saquarema, a small village 1.5 hours drive from Rio de Janeiro, conditions are great year round, and nearby there are 18 miles of beaches with similar conditions. Many of the swells are generated by the deep low pressures that track past cape horn, sending swells northwards throughout the year, although April to October are the best. Time your trip right and get to party in Rio for the Carnival (Feb) - well worth it but must be booked well in advance.
Chile has over four thousand kilometres of coastline and due to the constant low pressure systems produced within close proximity, and the deep water trench just off the coast, the surf size is consistent and powerful.
If you’re travelling to Chile between May & September - the northern region of Chile is where you want to head. It is renowned for its hard breaking waves and long lasting tubes. Between September & March the southern-central region of Chile offers a surfer the opportunity to surf extremely high quality left-hand points that break over sand/volcanic rock bottoms.
Peru offers one of nature's miracles: Chicama. It is the world's longest wave stretching over 4kms and is situated north from Trujillo. But the Peruvian coast is littered with similar point breaks. Big lows from deep down south send the swells northwards, and many of the surf spots receive persistent offshore winds, If you are after a variety of uncrowded, offshore, good quality waves then Peru is a great destination. Include in your trip a 4 day trek on the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu and enhance your experience with one of the world’s man-made wonders.
Ecuador gets the tail of the Hawaiian swells and being exposed to both north and south swells ensures that there is plenty of surf to be had. Swell is regularly in the 2 - 6ft region during the offshore November to March surf season. |
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Chile Surf Adventures provides exclusive surf adventure travel tour packages with upscale accommodations, gourmet food, and comfortable transport in a custom 4x4 bio-diesel camper van to remote stretches of the pristine Chilean coast.view Chile surf travel >> |
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This adventure offers much more than your average surf camp. In addition to guided surf excursions to the best surf in Brazil, it also includes VIP access to the hottest nightlife in Florianopolis & deluxe beachfront accommodation. view Brazil surf travel >> |
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For more information about surf camps, surfing trips, surf travel or a surfing holiday...
Call : 1300 00WAVE |
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