Surfing Farol de Santa Marta: The Complete Guide

Farol de Santa Marta is a point break located in Laguna, SC, Brazil, offering both lefts and rights along South America's vast coastline. Farol de Santa Marta is a dramatic lighthouse point at the southern tip of Laguna, where wave quality takes a significant step up from the surrounding beaches. Rated as advanced difficulty with moderately crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is SSE (157°), with workable conditions from SE to SSW (135°–200°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Farol de Santa Marta needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 3.5m / 11ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the N (0°). The full offshore range spans NW to NE (315°–45°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Farol de Santa Marta runs March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October (Mar–Oct). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: Best in autumn/winter

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 18°C / 64°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is FLN, approximately 2 hours by road.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Rocky bottom, strong currents

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically moderately crowded (5/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Farol de Santa Marta is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*