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Prainha (Brazil)

Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
4
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Fair
Waist high · Bumpy · SSW
Wave
1.1m
Period
7s
Wind
19 km/h Cross
Tide
Rising

5-day forecast

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

Monday

21 Sept
21:00
0.9m
7.2s
25 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

22 Sept
06:00
1.2m
6.8s
20 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.1m
7s
19 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.1m
6.1s
27 km/h
Cross
15:00
1m
7.2s
36 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.2m
11.7s
35 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.3m
9.4s
28 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
1.2m
7.8s
11 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.3m
8.5s
8 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.2m
9.3s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.2m
9.4s
10 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.2m
9.5s
6 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.2m
9.7s
5 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
1.4m
9.7s
6 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.3m
9.7s
9 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.3m
9.6s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.3m
9.6s
13 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.3m
9s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.5m
10.5s
5 km/h
Cross

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
1.2m
5.5s
5 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.1m
5s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
9.3s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.9m
5.1s
6 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
5.4s
1 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.8m
5.1s
1 km/h
Cross

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
0.6m
5s
10 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.6m
5.2s
11 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.6m
5.3s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.8m
5.4s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.7m
4.8s
15 km/h
Cross
20:00
0.7m
4.9s
8 km/h
Cross

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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