The Surf Window

Itamambuca

São Paulo, Brazil

Beach breakAdvanced

A raw, powerful beach break near Ubatuba on the São Paulo coast, Itamambuca is one of Brazil's most consistent and respected surfing beaches, firing on south swells to produce hollow, challenging peaks.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

NW

Offshore

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

March–August

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Powerful, sometimes hollow beach break peaks, fast drops and punchy walls

Length

40–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The beach break has real power, heavy shore pound on bigger sets and shifting rips demand experience.

Hazards

  • •Strong shore pound and rip currents
  • •Shifting sandbars make conditions variable
  • •Jellyfish in summer months

Local Tips

  • •Itamambuca is about 180km from São Paulo, the winding coastal highway drive is spectacular.
  • •Dawn sessions in July and August offer the best combination of size, shape, and offshores.

Location

Map showing the location of Itamambuca in São Paulo, Brazil

-23.3547, -44.8953