Beta 1.0 Version

Type:	Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m), Big Wave (> 3m)
Hazards:	Currents, Reefs, Wave Breakers / Groynes, Rocks
Quality:	Crystal Clear
Best Tide:	High Tide

During low tide there are small waves (0.5-1m high) and during high tide the waves can get up to 2m high. Waves are strong and great for wave riding (best wave riding for regular).

Type:	Sand
Size:	Depending on Tide
Hazards:	Rocks, Bystanders
Beach Users:	None

During low tide the beach is very wide, no obstacles. At high tide the beach becomes very narrow. There is a snack restaurant and some very friendly lifeguards that can even give you a hand to lift and land the kite. There are some rocks at both of the beach sides, but if you are careful, there is still enough place for several kiters.

Best Months:	No Info
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds, Trade Winds
Best Direction:	E, ESE, SE
Main Direction:	E, ESE, SE

The wind blows from 15-25 knots. The wind is sideonshore.

Transport:	Car, Bus
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

Take a bus or taxi from Natal airport, 1.5 hours by taxi, 2.5h by bus. Same options from Joao Pessoa, 3 hours by taxi or 4.5h by bus. The beach is 15 minutes walk from the village center.

Rules:

None

Many local surfers, do respect them and don't even think about steeling their waves. No crime in Pipa, so don't be afraid from nothing.

The nightlife is great, many great restaurants and bars. Most of the bar keepers are European. It's not a place for clubbing but you will definitely find it a good nightlife place.