Cardoso Point
Cardoso Point is part of Santa Catarina's famous "Big Surf Route" and offers one of the region's best right-hand point breaks. The wave wraps around a rocky headland and produces long, walling rights with hollow sections that barrel on solid S swells. The spot is less crowded than the more famous breaks further north, making it a favorite for surfers willing to drive the extra distance. The surrounding area has a rustic, small-town feel.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
Getting There
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