Solidão (Caladinho)
- Wave, Shortboard
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Medium waves
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Solidão (Caladinho) is a small, sandy beach on the far south side of Florianópolis where the main feature is a fast, powerful right-hand point break. Water quality is described as clean/crystal-clear, and the wave is repeatedly framed as an experienced-surfer wave with strong energy—able to produce barrels on the right conditions. The spot’s hazards are consistent across sources: rocks around the right-hand point area and a moderate localism dynamic at the break. Reports also highlight that the launch area is small and that gusty wind/turbulence near the hills can complicate setups, while strong currents/rip potential can occur near the rocky point during heavier swell. Rescue/lifeguard coverage is described as none/no lifeguard on duty in spot-level notes, with regional context indicating rescue is limited overall. For surfing, the wave is best on South to South/Southeast swell. Sources describe working swell starting around roughly 1.5 m to 2 m, holding larger size up to multi-meter sets depending on the day, with rides commonly in the 50 to 150 m range (often cited around 100 m on good days). Wind effects are generally favorable with east winds for the point break, while other directions may shift chop or change the wave feel. For kitesurfing, conditions are described as technical and challenging: small beach space, rocky hazards, and gusts caused by surrounding terrain. Kiting is usually associated with Southeast winds and is more viable in the summer wind window. However, kite launch practicality and safety are more constrained at high tide and during peak summer weekends due to beach crowding, making the spot primarily suitable for advanced/experienced riders who can manage the compact takeoff zone and respect local surfers.
- Fast, powerful right-hand point break
- S/SSE swell brings the best waves
- Small beach and rocky hazards require experienced judgment
- High-quality right-hand point break
- Clean water reported
- Strong performance window on South/Southeast swell
- Weekend crowd is variable, with few surfers on weekdays
- Small beach with a limited, technical launch area
- Rocks and gusty wind near shore
- Localism and limited/rescue coverage
- Access is constrained (extreme south + trail/limited road access) and conditions can be slippery after rain
- No mobile signal reported at the beach
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, SE, S, E
- Offshore directions
- WNW, NW
- Wind Range
- 12–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Sea-breeze influence with local topography causing turbulence near shore.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Heavy gusts — Gusty conditions reported near shore/mountains.
- Best Months
- January, September, October, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Medium waves
- Beach
- Sand — Sand with rock areas at the point.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Spot-level surf notes describe small waves, while other sources report larger surf potential on good days and with the right swell.
- Launch
- Small — Small sandy beach constrained by hills and a small river; limited launch space, especially at high tide.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Moderate launch difficulty reported in spot-level notes; another source describes difficulty as difficult for constrained launch space and turbulence.
Through the year
Weekends: extremely crowded; weekdays: few surfers.
June-August (winter cold fronts bring rough seas) and summer (January–March) can bring afternoon thunderstorms.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A technical, challenging spot for experienced riders: small beach, gusty wind from surrounding mountains, and rocks at the main break area; usually kited on Southeast winds.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Difficult for wingfoiling due to shore break, gusty wind near the beach, and rocks at the main break area.
- Foil Friendly
- No — Foil friendly reported as no.
Caladinho is a right-hand point break known for fast, powerful waves. It can produce short barrels on good days; wave quality is described as good/excellent/"regional classic" depending on source and swell.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- S, SSW, SW, SSE, SE
- Swell Height
- 1.5–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Coastal hills and a confined launch area can shelter somewhat, but the point still sees exposed energy from S/SSE swell.
- Wind Effect
- Works best with east wind; also reported to be good with north/west. South/Southeast swell can create chop but provides strong wave energy.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size and can become world-class when larger (reports mention performance when it reaches ~2 m+).
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Described as a high-quality/powerful right-hand point break.
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Hollow — Sources also describe peeling behavior; the wave is reported as fast and powerful.
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Medium — Rides reported in the 50–150 m range on good days.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Provides rides between 50 to 150 meters on good days (typical around ~100 m).
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Solidão (Caladinho) in the full forecast view.
Solidão (Caladinho) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–19 ktsGusts 32 kts
- Direction
- SSE166°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2619 kts
- Windy days
- 2/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–1.4 m7s period
- Temperature
- 15–23 °C
Over the next 7 days, Solidão (Caladinho) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–19 kts, peaking around 19 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 32 kts. The prevailing direction is SSE. Waves run 0.6–1.4 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Localism
- Strong rip currents possible near the rocky point and during heavy swell
- Small launch area
- Gusty wind
- No lifeguard
- No mobile signal at beach
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Spot-level indicates none; regional context mentions lifeguard services at major nearby beaches during summer.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Spot-level reports no/rescue not available; regional context indicates rescue availability is generally limited.
- Emergency Info
- No mobile signal at beach; no lifeguard on duty (spot-level). Regional emergency numbers: 193 (fire/rescue), 192 (medical/ambulance), 190 (police).
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Moderate localism reported; the point is sensitive to crowd levels.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing priority rules apply; respect local surfers at the point.
- Kitesurfing is restricted by the small beach size and high density of beachgoers during peak summer weekends.
- Access is at the extreme south of the island after Açores; the trail can be slippery after rain—wear shoes with grip.
- Rocks make the right point sensitive; be respectful to local surfers.
- Check tide/conditions before launching a kite—launch space can be very limited at high tide.
- No mobile signal at the beach; plan communication and stay within range of rescue options.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Florianópolis
- Nearest Town
- Pântano do Sul
- Parking
- No parking at beach; park in Pântano do Sul village before the trail (spot-level). Another source reports very limited parking at the end of a public road, filling early on weekends.
- Access
- Only on foot: about 20-minute trail through Atlantic forest from Pêntano do Sul village (no road/parking at beach). Spot-level notes trail can be slippery after rain.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Pousadas and holiday rentals around Pântano do Sul and Açores are available.
- Food & Drink
- Food is available via a bar/restaurant in Pântano do Sul and small kiosks/restaurants near the beach entrance.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Solidão (Caladinho)?
The best overall months at Solidão (Caladinho) are December, January, February, March, September, October, November. The best wind months are January, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Solidão (Caladinho)?
Solidão (Caladinho) works with E, SE, S, E winds. Offshore directions are WNW, NW.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Solidão (Caladinho)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Solidão (Caladinho): Kitesurfing: 9–12 m². The typical wind range is 12–20 kts.
What skill level is Solidão (Caladinho) suitable for?
Solidão (Caladinho) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Advanced to Expert · Wingfoiling: Expert · Surfing: Expert.