Ilha dos Lobos
Ilha dos Lobos is Brazil's most powerful wave, a Teahupoo-style slab that detonates over a shallow rock shelf near Torres in Rio Grande do Sul. The wave is named after the sea lion colony that inhabits the nearby island and breaks with incredible force when large SE swells hit the coast. Access is currently restricted due to conservation efforts, making this an exclusive big wave venue for those with permits. When it's on, the barrel is thick, hollow, and unforgiving.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Direction range
- 112° - 180°
- Size range
- 4.5m - 10m
- Ideal size
- 8.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 247° - 337°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Conservation area - access restricted
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Winter swells only
Getting There
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