Praia de Intermares

Reviewed 23 Oct 2026 · not observation-validated

Published sources reviewed by SWELLRADAR, not validation against measured breaking waves. Swell-from and wind-from bearings are independent qualitative ranking references, not surveyed optima. The inherited generic 0.6–3.0 m offshore-model bands remain unchanged: they are not measured local surf limits, safe learner ranges or wave-face conversions. Approximate map pins are place markers, not surveyed takeoffs or approved entry routes. Explicit sea requests sample offshore models; banks, depth, currents, local notices and personal ability still require a local check. The original surf guide consistently supplies ESE swell and an independent WNW wind reference, but mislabels the state; the original Intermares/Bessa research and Guajiru account establish Cabedelo, Paraíba. These axes remain qualitative, not a complete swell acceptance window or measured wind optimum. The guide establishes no preferred tide phase: no phase/motion bonus, preferred windows or adaptive beach fallback is added. Mascarenhas and colleagues' 2008 paper reports debris sampled in 2006, not present-day pollution, bacterial water quality or current nesting positions. Its tidal deposition observations are not a surf-quality tide rule. The 2010 first-person Guajiru report supplies historical teaching/conservation context, not an operating school or venue listing. Sources do not survey current banks, channels, safe entry, patrol coverage or breaking-wave height; the hazard list is not a complete safety assessment.

• Surf-Forecast · Praia de Intermares original guide

  Beach-break lefts/rights, ESE swell, independent WNW wind, cross-shore wind exposure and busy surf; its incorrect state label is corrected using the original local research

• Mascarenhas et al. · original Intermares/Bessa debris research (2008)

  Original study, pages 221–224: Intermares in Cabedelo, Paraíba; sandy nesting coast and debris/fishing-line context from 2006 sampling, not current water-quality or surf-height validation

• Waves · Rita Mascarenhas' first-person Guajiru account (2010)

  Original participant account of Intermares in Cabedelo, supervised youth surfing and turtle conservation; historical activity, not confirmation of current services or independent measurement of wind/tide mechanics