Maresias Surf Spot, Brazil
Maresias, Brazil
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Where is Maresias?
Maresias is an A-frame beach break near Maresias in Brazil. Best season: April to October (south swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: -23.7940, -45.5630.
| Location | Maresias, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -23.7940, -45.5630 |
| Wave type | Beach break |
| Direction | A-frame peaks (lefts and rights) |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | April to October (south swells) |
| Tide | All tides; sandbar-dependent |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
Maresias is one of Brazil’s most famous and powerful beach breaks, set beneath the forest-covered mountains of São Sebastião on the north coast of São Paulo state. The exposed sandy beach produces shifting lefts, rights and A-frame peaks, but Maresias is particularly celebrated for its thick, hollow barrels when strong S–SE groundswell meets clean northerly offshore wind. Surf-Forecast classifies Maresias as very consistent, with South groundswell and North offshore wind as the optimum combination.
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Local Knowledge
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Maresias: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maresias?
Maresias is an A-frame beach break near Maresias in Brazil. Its GPS coordinates are -23.7940, -45.5630.
When is the best time to surf Maresias?
The best season to surf Maresias is April to October (south swells). Tide: all tides; sandbar-dependent. Consistency: consistent through the season.
Is Maresias good for beginners?
Not really. Maresias is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Can you buy property near Maresias?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Maresias right now, but there is 1 property for sale elsewhere in Brazil on International Surf Properties.
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