Praia da Pinheira
Praia da Pinheira is a quieter alternative near the famous Guarda do Embaú, offering consistent beach break waves in a less hectic environment. The town has basic tourist infrastructure and provides a more relaxed base for exploring the surrounding surf spots.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in winter
Getting There
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