Pico de Matinhos
Pico de Matinhos is Paraná state's best right-hand point, a throaty barrel that wraps around a rocky headland with impressive intensity. The wave offers excellent length on solid S swells and produces some of the best tubes in southern Brazil outside of Santa Catarina. The local crew is tight but welcoming to respectful visitors.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Pico de Matinhos?
Pico de Matinhos is a point break in Matinhos, PR, Brazil, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Pico de Matinhos?
Pico de Matinhos 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 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. 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 Pico de Matinhos?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Pico de Matinhos, 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 Pico de Matinhos?
Pico de Matinhos is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Pico de Matinhos?
The most reliable run of swell at Pico de Matinhos comes Mar to Oct. Best in autumn/winter.
How cold is the water at Pico de Matinhos?
The water at Pico de Matinhos averages around 20°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Pico de Matinhos good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Rocky point, local crew.
How do I get to Pico de Matinhos?
The nearest airport on our list is CWB, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Pico de Matinhos?
The closest breaks we track are Praia Grande SFS (47 km), handy when Pico de Matinhos isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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