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Prainha (Brazil)

Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
9
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Excellent
Waist high · Clean · NNW
Wave
1.1m
Period
9.7s
Wind
9 km/h Offshore
Tide
Low

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local

Friday

7 Aug
21:00
0.8m
8.9s
10 km/h
Cross

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
1.1m
9.7s
9 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1m
9.8s
10 km/h
Offshore
12:00
1.3m
10.5s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.7m
10.4s
3 km/h
Offshore
18:00
1.6m
9.8s
11 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.3m
9.8s
8 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.9m
9.4s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.9m
9s
12 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.8m
8.4s
13 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.9m
7.5s
18 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
7.5s
13 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.9m
7.2s
7 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.9m
8.1s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.8m
7.8s
14 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
8.6s
20 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.1m
8.3s
24 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.2m
7.9s
16 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.2m
7.8s
10 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
1m
7.7s
2 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1m
7.8s
2 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.2m
8.8s
2 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.2m
8.9s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.4m
8.7s
3 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.4m
8.8s
2 km/h
Offshore

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
1.3m
9.1s
2 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.3m
9.1s
4 km/h
Offshore
12:00
1.3m
9.2s
3 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.3m
9.3s
3 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.4m
9.6s
3 km/h
Offshore
20:00
1.4m
9.8s
4 km/h
Offshore

About Prainha (Brazil)

Prainha (Brazil) is a point break over mixed in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.8–3.6m swells from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the N / W / 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
Mixed
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
E, SE, S
Best wind direction
N, W, NW
Ideal wave size
0.8m – 3.6m

Prainha (Brazil) surf FAQ

Is Prainha (Brazil) good for beginners?+

Prainha (Brazil) is a point break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.8–3.6m 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 Prainha (Brazil)?+

Different days call for different boards. Prainha (Brazil) can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Prainha (Brazil)?+

Look for 0.8–3.6m of swell from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the N / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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