Capão da Canoa
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.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 172°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Capão da Canoa?
Capão da Canoa handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Capão da Canoa?
Offshore wind at Capão da Canoa blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Capão da Canoa?
Capão da Canoa wants SSE swell (135° to 172°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Capão da Canoa?
The main season at Capão da Canoa is Mar-Oct. Best in winter
How do I get to Capão da Canoa?
Fly into POA, then allow about 100 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Capão da Canoa?
Capão da Canoa is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in winter
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