Brazil is the largest country in South America and because of this it experiences a wide range of weather patterns and ocean conditions. Waves are available along the entire coast and it has some of the best surf spots in the world. You can choose to surf in isolated surf breaks with no one around, or you can walk out of the urban coastal cities and join the amazing local surfing fraternity. The Southern provinces have the best waves. So check out Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
In the Rio Grande do Sul, look for:
1. Ilha dos Lobos
Rating – 4
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Can Be Busy
In the Santa Catarina State, look for:
2. Praia Vila
Rating – 5
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Heavy
3. Joaquina Beach
Rating – 4
Direction: Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Heavy
4. Imbituba
Rating – 3
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Heavy
Rio de Janeiro:
5. Arpoador
Rating – 4
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Heavy
6. Praia da Macumba
Rating – 4
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: High
Sao Paulo
7. Pitangueras (Maluf)
Rating – 4
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: High
Fortaleza
8. Praia do Futuro
Rating – 3
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Can Be Busy
Bahia
9. Pratigi
Rating – 5
Direction: Right or Left
Type: Beach Break
Crowd: Empty
Parana:
10. Direitas
Rating – 4
Direction: Right
Type: Point Break
Crowd: Not Bad
One problem with surfing in Brazil it is very popular and breaks can get very crowded. That said, it is a huge country and you can always find great waves in empty uncrowded spots. Time your trip with Rio for the Carnival and enjoy the party along with the waves – it is well worth the trip but it needs to be planned in advance.
Surfing Brazil – Ticks
Great Consistency
Huge Variety
Surf Brazil – Crosses
Can be Crowded
Can be rainy ( not that it matters when you are in the water )
Crime in some places.
