Sandend, Aberdeenshire
Sandend is a small fishing village in the north of Aberdeenshire, at 84 km / 52 mi away from Aberdeen.
Pipa is situated south of Natal and is part of the district of Tibau do Sul. This beautiful coastal village offers a number of restaurants with international cuisine, tasteful hotels, vibrant nightlife and many local shops. But that is not all, as Pipa boasts a wide range of watersports. Lajao is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf, especially around mid and high tide.
It is a very popular spot among surfers, as it provides the longest waves in the area. The swell sizes usually start from 1 m/3 ft and hold up to 2 m/6 ft. In addition, the optimum wind direction is from the west, southwest and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. Furthermore, the water temperature is around 27 °C/ 80.6 °F all year round and there is a constant sea breeze that helps keeping the humidity under control.
In summer the wind blows offshore at 0.6%, in autumn it blows at 5%, in winter at 0.3% and in spring at 0.3%. Lajao accommodates intermediate and advanced surfers. Finally, the location caters surf schools and shops, in case you need help or equipment. Note: watch out for rips, rocks and localism.