Located in Amapa, Para, and Maranhao, Brazil, Atalaia is not a bad beach break that offers up some mushier peaks throughout the year. The waves here are not hard to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Atalaia?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard if the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will get busy at peak times. The best winds are from the South. The best swells are from the North and Northeast. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures stay around 28°C (82°F) throughout the year. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.