Ponta do Mangue (Pacatuba Coast)

Ponta do Mangue is an exposed sandy beach break on the Pacatuba coast with consistent surf and rideable lefts and rights. Surf sessions are described as working best with south-oriented groundswells and offshore northwest winds, and the best tide is mid tide. Safety is a priority: rips and sharks are specifically called out as key hazards, and one source also emphasizes strong currents near the river influence. The spot is described as remote, so plan for a self-sufficient approach and be prepared for limited on-water help. For surfing, winter is presented as the optimum period, with May highlighted as a best month. Wave conditions are described as peeling with moderate power, average wave quality, and ride lengths that are typically medium; on very large swells the wave can become heavy and close out. While kitesurfing is mentioned as possible mainly as a secondary opportunity, the information available frames it as remote with very limited support. Wind for wind sports is described in the second half of the year by one provider, and northwest is also treated as the preferred offshore wind direction for better on-water conditions.