The Surf Window

Maresias

São Paulo, Brazil

Beach breakIntermediate

A vibrant São Paulo state beach town with a fun, consistent beach break, Maresias mixes quality surfing with a lively beach culture and has produced several of Brazil's top professional surfers.

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

Good beach break peaks, consistent and moderately powerful, occasionally hollow

Length

30–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The peaks are consistent and the beach break is manageable, a great environment for progression.

Hazards

  • •Rip currents near the rocky headlands at each end of the beach
  • •Crowded on summer weekends (proximity to São Paulo means massive influx)
  • •Jellyfish in warmer months

Local Tips

  • •Maresias is famous for its beach parties, the balance of serious surfing and beach socialising is uniquely Brazilian.
  • •The southern end of the beach near the headland often holds better shape than the main beach centre.

Location

Map showing the location of Maresias in São Paulo, Brazil

-23.4886, -45.2314