Brazil
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Intermediate
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Endless sunshine, Palm trees, Brazilian
Vibes and waves all Year long make Itacaré to one of the most beautiful
and best places on Earth to learn and improve surfing. Operating since
1998, EasyDrop is an international known surf school, standing
Surf Skill
Learning - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Floripa Vacation Homes in Florianopolis offer a selection of fully furnished vacation rentals that are completely staffed so that you get the most from your holiday in Brazil. Located in southern Brazil that boasts wondrous beauty, dining, culture and plenty of activities, you will find it easy to explore the area and score some quality waves.
Region Information
Brazil is the fifth biggest country in the world and has a coastline of nearly 7,500 km full of beach breaks, reefs and point breaks. Numerous archipelagos form part of Brazilian territory, such as Fernando de Noronha, which is like the Galapagos of Brazil. Brazilian people are warm and friendly people and the surfers are welcoming to tourists but competitive in the water. Mobile beach bars are scattered along the beaches but be warned that it’s noisier and more chaotic in the water than on the sand! This is the land of the Carnival, good, low-budget living, happy people, bikinis and great waves in an immense land rich with a mixed culture.
The Brazil Favorite
Rio is a great place to start your journey. Although April to October are the best time for waves, it’s worth getting to Brazil in February to experience the Carnival. Then head further south to the beautiful beaches of Florianopolis which has the most consistent surf on the Atlantic side of the country.
Where to Stay
- Surf Camps: For reasonably priced accommodation options, whether you want to surf at sunrise or party ‘til dawn, check out: Pipa Tibau do Sul & Easy Drop Itacare
- Luxury Surf Tour Accommodation: Florianopolis is the spot for surfing uncrowded waves and enjoying your surfing adventure in luxury.
Go Exploring
Check out the famous Copacabana and Impanema Beaches, go surfing on the pristine beaches of Fernando de Noronha. Fly up to the Amazon for a rainforest adventure. So much to do and such a huge country to explore.
Southern Brazil picks up Antarctic swells coming from the east to the south. The north of Brazil including Fernando do Noronha picks up the northern swells and the best time for the north is from November to March. Waves are good all year around but the best time to visit Brazil for surf is from April to October. The water temperatures remain warm all year around (around 26°) and with such a vast coastline, it’s always possible to surf uncrowded spots if you’re willing to explore. The best and most consistent waves in Northern Brazil can be found on the island of Fernando do Noronha. Further south there are some great waves around the surfer’s town of Pipa. Rio de Janiero picks up the south swells and the beach breaks can be powerful. Some more good waves further south in Sao Paulo and further south again from Florianopolis to Rio Grande do Sul receives some of the best surf on the southern coast. There are kilometres and kilometres of almost uninterrupted beach breaks all the way from Florianopolis to the breakwater at Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazilhas a huge amount of waves, great consistency and has surf to suit all levels. There are literally thousands of surf spots, as nearly the entire coastline can be surfed, but particular favourites are the popular beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and the hundreds of spots located around Rio. Further south are the beautiful beaches of Florianopolis offering the most consistent surf on the Atlantic Side.
The deep south of Brazil is best; it has bigger swells and more variety than further north. The island of Santa Catarina has the best that Brazil has to offer. The second best is Saquarema, a small village 1.5 hours drive from Rio de Janeiro. Conditions there are great year round, and nearby there are 18 miles of beaches with similar conditions. Many of the swells are generated by the deep low pressures that track past Cape Horn, sending swells northwards throughout the year, although April to October are the best. Time your trip right and get to party in Rio for the Carnival (Feb) - well worth it, but must be booked well in advance.
