Is Brazil good for surfing?

Yes, Brazil has 7 surf spots listed on SurfTrips, making it a great surfing destination.

What skill levels can surf in Brazil?

Brazil has waves suited to intermediate, advanced, beginner surfers.

When is the best time to surf in Brazil?

The best months to surf in Brazil include January, February, March, December, May, June.

What are the best surf spots in Brazil?

Top surf spots in Brazil include Cacimba do Padre, Arpoador, Silveira, Maresias, Saquarema.

Brazil

A Guide to Brazil’s Most Iconic and Epic Surf Beaches

Brazil's surf runs from Arpoador and Ipanema in Rio to the right-hand points of the northeast and the remote reef passes of Fernando de Noronha. Best March to August for consistent south swells.

Fernando de Noronha Florianópolis Garopaba Litoral Norte Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro

Reef breakBeach break

Cacimba do Padre

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

IntermediateAdvancedBudget ($)

January, February, March +1 more

Left breakPoint break

Arpoador

Rio de Janeiro , Brazil

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedBudget ($)

May, June, July +2 more

Left breakRight breakPoint break

Silveira

Garopaba, Brazil

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedBudget ($)

April, May, June +4 more

Beach breakLeft breakRight break

Maresias

Litoral Norte, Brazil

IntermediateAdvancedMid-range ($$)

April, May, June +3 more

Beach breakPoint breakLeft breakRight break

Saquarema

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedMid-range ($$)

March, April, May +5 more

Beach break

Ipanema

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedBudget ($)

March, April, May +3 more

Beach break

Praia do Campeche

Florianópolis, Brazil

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedBudget ($)

March, April, May +3 more

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