Barrote

Barrote is a beach break located on the southeastern Brazilian coast where a meandering river system meets the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline faces northeast, with the beach situated at a river delta featuring serpentine channels visible in the imagery. The spot offers protected waters ideal for beginners due to minimal wave exposure and gentle conditions. However, the extremely low wind reliability (0.2%) and marginal average wave height (0.91m) severely limit usable sessions. Best conditions occur with northeast to north winds that provide side-shore flow parallel to the coast. The river delta environment creates potential complications including variable current patterns, shallow sandbars, and murky water typical of estuarine systems. The close proximity of residential development suggests moderate boat traffic during recreational hours. This spot suits absolute beginners seeking calm, sheltered practice conditions rather than riders seeking consistent progression or challenging sessions. Water temperature averaging 24.8°C is comfortable year-round. Riders should scout conditions carefully and be aware of river discharge variations affecting water clarity and currents.