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Praia Grande (Ubatuba) break guide

Praia Grande (Ubatuba) Surf Guide

Praia Grande in Sao Paulo is an exposed beach break that is often working. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northwest with some shelter here from east winds. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. A popular wave that can get growded. It can even get crowded enough to be dangerous.

Praia Grande (Ubatuba) Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Praia Grande (Ubatuba):

The best conditions reported for surf at Praia Grande (Ubatuba) occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Praia Grande (Ubatuba) (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Praia Grande (Ubatuba) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 46% of the time in July while 45% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 9% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
46%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
45%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
9%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Praia Grande (Ubatuba) Location Map

Interactive Praia Grande (Ubatuba) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Praia Grande (Ubatuba) is Sao Jose Dos Campos Airport (SJK) in Brazil, 86 km (53 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Praia Grande (Ubatuba) is Santos Air Base Airport (SSZ), also in Brazil, 134 km (83 miles) away.

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Praia Grande (Ubatuba) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 4 January 2025, 12:24 Local Time
Saturday 04
12PM3PM6PM9PM
Wave (ft)
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
Period (s) 7 8 8 8
Wind (mph)
0
5
5
5
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Swell History at Praia Grande (Ubatuba)

Surf stats for Praia Grande (Ubatuba), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Praia Grande (Ubatuba)

Wind stats for Praia Grande (Ubatuba), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Praia Grande (Ubatuba) Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 4 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.7
  • Consistency of Surf:4.7
  • Difficulty Level:2.3
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
  • Crowds:1.7
  • ...

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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Rogerio from Brazil
“No the water is not cold, just intense but it's not too cod... a few people can even surf without a wetsuit. You will be welcome!”

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