Lagoinha do Leste is Florianópolis's hidden paradise, a pristine beach accessible only via a challenging 2-hour hike through Atlantic Forest. The effort is rewarded with uncrowded waves breaking in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the island. A freshwater lagoon meets the sea here, creating a unique landscape. Bring supplies and allow a full day for the adventure.
Return flights to FLN, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
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Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: 2-hour hiking trail access only
Lagoinha do Leste works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Lagoinha do Leste blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Lagoinha do Leste wants SE swell (90° to 180°) between 0.9m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Lagoinha do Leste is Jan-Dec. Year-round
Fly into FLN, then allow about 45 minutes by road. 2-hour hiking trail access only
Lagoinha do Leste is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round
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