Hermenegildo
Hermenegildo is Brazil's southernmost significant surf spot, a windswept beach near the Uruguay border. The remote location and cold water keep crowds minimal, and the waves can be excellent when winter swells push up the coast. This is frontier surfing at its most raw.
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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
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Near Uruguay border
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo is a beach break in Santa Vitória do Palmar, RS, Brazil, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo 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 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Hermenegildo?
A N wind is dead offshore at Hermenegildo, and anything from the NW round to the NE 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 Hermenegildo?
Hermenegildo isn't especially fussy about tide and generally works through the cycle, so swell and wind matter more here. Big tides can still change how it breaks, so it's worth checking before you paddle out.
When is the best time of year to surf Hermenegildo?
The most reliable run of swell at Hermenegildo comes Mar to Oct. Best in winter.
How cold is the water at Hermenegildo?
The water at Hermenegildo averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Hermenegildo 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Near Uruguay border - remote.
How do I get to Hermenegildo?
The nearest airport on our list is POA, then it's roughly a 6.5-hour drive. Near Uruguay border.
What other surf spots are near Hermenegildo?
The closest breaks we track are Punta del Diablo (48 km), handy when Hermenegildo isn't working. Fun fact: it's the most southerly break we track in Brazil.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in winter
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