Praia Grande SFS
Praia Grande in São Francisco do Sul offers reliable surf in a charming colonial island town setting. The beach picks up swells from multiple directions and produces consistent peaks year-round. The historic town behind the beach adds cultural interest to any surf trip.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 112° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Praia Grande SFS?
Praia Grande SFS 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 Praia Grande SFS?
Offshore wind at Praia Grande SFS 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 Praia Grande SFS?
Praia Grande SFS wants SSE swell (112° to 200°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Praia Grande SFS?
The main season at Praia Grande SFS is Jan-Dec. Year-round
How do I get to Praia Grande SFS?
Fly into JOI, then allow about 45 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Praia Grande SFS?
Praia Grande SFS is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round
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