Recife da Ponta Verde is a coastal reef extending approximately eight cables (roughly 0.8 nautical miles) southeast from Ponta Verde, a low, salient point adorned with coconut palms, near Maceió, Alagoas. The sea breaks heavily on this reef, indicating a significant surf zone and breaking waves, particularly on its seaward side. This creates a primary hazard for paddlers. Mariners are explicitly warned not to navigate within two miles of the Ponta Verde Light, a white masonry tower with red bands standing 11 meters tall on the reef, due to numerous submerged rocks associated with the reef system. This warning strongly suggests that venturing onto or near the reef itself is dangerous for small craft like kayaks or SUPs. The area is characterized by other drying reefs within Enseada de Pajuçara, extending up to three miles southwest of the point. The coast to the north of Ponta Verde is sandy with reddish cliffs and prominent buildings. The reef and its associated algal communities, specifically Halimeda opuntia, support a diverse benthic fauna, offering interesting underwater scenery for viewing from the surface. Paddling here would be a saltwater, coastal experience with exposure to open ocean conditions, wind, and likely significant tidal currents. The best conditions would be during calm seas to minimize the hazard from the breaking surf on the reef.