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[[File:Florianopolis praia mole.JPG|thumb|right|View of Mole Beach.]] |
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'''Mole Beach''' is located in the city of [[Florianópolis]], [[Brazil]]. The beach extends to nearly 950 |
'''Mole Beach''' is located in the city of [[Florianópolis]], [[Brazil]]. The beach extends to nearly 950 metres and width varies from 10 m to 120 m. Mole beach is also known for its strong and long waves making it ideal for surfing. The [[beach]] is also a traditional point for the youth of this [[island]]. |
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The beach is frequented by surfers and gliders who use the hillside in the south as a slope for take-off. Athletic bodies parade the beach catching the attention of every visitor. The [[surf]] quality is regional classic and the frequency is good too. Normal length of the wave varies from 50 |
The beach is frequented by surfers and gliders who use the hillside in the south as a slope for take-off. Athletic bodies parade the beach catching the attention of every visitor. The [[surf]] quality is regional classic and the frequency is good too. Normal length of the wave varies from 50 m to 150 m which fast and powerful coming from both left and right direction. |
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The direction of wind is usually west, northwest and southwest. The swell direction is east, north, south and northeast. The wave swells from 1 |
The direction of wind is usually west, northwest and southwest. The swell direction is east, north, south and northeast. The wave swells from 1 metre to as high as 2.5 m. The tides are rising and falling having low and mid-tide position.<ref>[http://www.florianopolis.info/mole.html Praia Mole - Mole Beach Information {{en icon}}]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 08:54, 29 June 2011
Mole Beach is located in the city of Florianópolis, Brazil. The beach extends to nearly 950 metres and width varies from 10 m to 120 m. Mole beach is also known for its strong and long waves making it ideal for surfing. The beach is also a traditional point for the youth of this island.
The beach is frequented by surfers and gliders who use the hillside in the south as a slope for take-off. Athletic bodies parade the beach catching the attention of every visitor. The surf quality is regional classic and the frequency is good too. Normal length of the wave varies from 50 m to 150 m which fast and powerful coming from both left and right direction.
The direction of wind is usually west, northwest and southwest. The swell direction is east, north, south and northeast. The wave swells from 1 metre to as high as 2.5 m. The tides are rising and falling having low and mid-tide position.[1]