Guaratuba
Sao Paulo, Brazil · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 8.7s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local
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Guaratuba is a point break over sand in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.6–1.8m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE / NW. 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
- Point
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.8m
Guaratuba surf FAQ
Is Guaratuba good for beginners?+
Guaratuba is a point 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 Guaratuba?+
Different days call for different boards. Guaratuba 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 are the best conditions for Guaratuba?+
Look for 0.6–1.8m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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