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.
Praia da Pinheira surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m - 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Praia da Pinheira?
The Praia da Pinheira profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
What wind direction is offshore at Praia da Pinheira?
The Praia da Pinheira profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Praia da Pinheira?
The Praia da Pinheira scoring profile favors swell from SSE (135° to 200°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Praia da Pinheira?
The main season at Praia da Pinheira is Mar-Oct. Best in winter
How do I get to Praia da Pinheira?
The spot profile lists FLN as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 55 minutes.
What kind of wave is Praia da Pinheira?
Praia da Pinheira is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in winter
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