Paúba
Paúba is one of the heaviest shorebreak barrels in São Paulo state, a wave that throws over extremely shallow water with punishing force. The wave is for experts only, as wipeouts result in violent contact with the hard sand bottom. When conditions are perfect, the tubes here rival anything in Brazil, but the consequences demand respect.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Direction range
- 157° - 247°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Paúba?
Paúba 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 Paúba?
Offshore wind at Paúba 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 Paúba?
Paúba wants SSW swell (157° to 247°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Paúba?
The main season at Paúba is Mar-Oct. Best with SW swells
How do I get to Paúba?
Fly into GRU, then allow about 160 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Paúba?
Paúba is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best with SW swells
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