Intermediate: Boiçucanga (Good, 1.5 m, cross-shore around 07:00), Camburi (Good, 1.5 m, cross-onshore around 07:00), Praia da Baleia (Good, 1.5 m, cross-offshore around 07:00)
Advanced: Boiçucanga (Good, 1.5 m, cross-shore around 07:00), Camburi (Good, 1.5 m, cross-onshore around 07:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
Boiçucanga · beach break, intermediate, best on SSE/S/SSW swell with NNW/N/NNE wind, all tides. A south swell with north wind is the combination to look for at Boiçucanga; it is a beach break that peaks both ways and works on any tide. Gets a fair few people when…
Camburi · beach break, intermediate, best on S swell with NE wind, all tides. Beach break on the Sao Sebastiao coast between Maresias and Boicucanga, working on south swell with light northerly wind.
Praia da Baleia · point break, intermediate, best on SSE/S/SSW swell with NW/NNW/N wind, all tides. Praia da Baleia is a point break in São Sebastião that works on any tide and peaks both ways. Wait for south swell and north northwest offshore wind. Gets a fair few…
Maresias · beach break, intermediate, best on S/SE swell with N/NW/NE wind, all tides. A long beach on the São Paulo north coast with consistent beach-break peaks and a busy surf scene, long a stop for pro contests.
When to surf in São Sebastião
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to June, August to September. For beginners: April to June. The water goes from about 21 °C in July (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 29 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in São Sebastião?
The best-known are Maresias, Boiçucanga, Camburi, Praia da Baleia. In all, 4 spots lie within 7 km: 3 beach breaks, 1 point break.
Where can beginners surf in São Sebastião?
São Sebastião is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in São Sebastião?
For intermediate surfers April to June, August to September. For beginners April to June.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in São Sebastião?
The sea goes from about 21 °C in July (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 29 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).