Guarujá
Guarujá is São Paulo's most accessible surf destination, a beach resort that offers surprisingly good waves when swells hit. The rocky corners produce the best surf, with rights off the rocks being particularly noteworthy on bigger days. As the closest proper surf to São Paulo city, it gets crowded but delivers for those with limited time.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Guarujá?
Guarujá is a beach break in Guarujá, SP, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Guarujá?
Guarujá picks up swell from the SE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Guarujá?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Guarujá, and anything from the W round to the N keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Guarujá?
Guarujá is at its best around the mid to high tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Guarujá?
The most reliable run of swell at Guarujá comes Mar to Oct. Best in autumn/winter.
How cold is the water at Guarujá?
The water at Guarujá averages around 21°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Guarujá good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Rocky corners.
How do I get to Guarujá?
The nearest airport on our list is GRU, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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