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Santa Catarina, Brazil

Guarda do Embaú

Intermediate Rivermouth break Sand bottom Peels both 0.7–2.7 m Any tide

A rivermouth point and valley village between the Serra do Tabuleiro mountains and the sea. The river mouth creates shifting peaks and a long right on south swell; national-park scenery makes every session feel like an expedition.

Hazards

RipStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
SE, S, SW
Best wind
NE, N
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Wave size
0.7–2.7 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-27.8830, -48.6340

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolCamping

Sources