Castelhanos
Sao Paulo, Brazil · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 6.6s
- Wind
- 14 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local
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Castelhanos is a beach break over sand in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.6–1.8m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW, around high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- high
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.8m
Castelhanos surf FAQ
Is Castelhanos good for beginners?+
Castelhanos is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.8m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Castelhanos?+
Different days call for different boards. Castelhanos handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Castelhanos?+
Castelhanos tends to work best around high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Castelhanos?+
Look for 0.6–1.8m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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