all kinds of waves come through here, making it a good spot for practicing all kinds of styles of surfing - this is also the stage for various surf competitions, as well as for kite surfing, stand up paddle, and body boarding.

this is a beach that is frequented very often throughout the entire year, as one of the most consistent beaches for surf - on big wave days, barra becomes an ideal location for the artificially sped up surfing practice known as 'tow in,' as well as jet skiing.

the part of the beach next to the pier, called quebra mar de barra, is the most popular spot for surfers throughout the year, and the waves are consistently strong even in days of low tide.