Capão da Canoa is one of Rio Grande do Sul's most popular beach towns, offering consistent surf along a long stretch of sandy coast. The waves are beginner-to-intermediate friendly and the town has a developed tourist infrastructure. Cold water is standard here, with temps dipping to 15°C in winter.
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in winter
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