International Surf Properties

Intermediate Surf Spots in Brazil

6 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Brazil: Tiririca, Praia Mole, Maresias, Joaquina, Arpoador and Praia do Rosa.

Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type

Beach breaks
6

The intermediate breaks

Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.

  • Tiririca
    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
  • Praia Mole
    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
  • Maresias

    Maresias

    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
  • Joaquina

    Florianópolis

    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
  • Arpoador
    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
  • Praia do Rosa
    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Intermediate
    Season
    April to October (south swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can intermediate surfers surf in Brazil?

6 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Brazil: Tiririca, Praia Mole, Maresias, Joaquina, Arpoador and Praia do Rosa.

When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf Brazil?

The intermediate-rated breaks we map in Brazil are mostly at their best in April to October.

What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in Brazil?

Of the 6 intermediate breaks we map in Brazil, 6 are beach breaks.

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