Located in Littoral Paulista, Brazil, Praia Branca is a fun beach break on Guaruja Island that offers up zippy, barreling peaks when the conditions line up. The waves here require some skill to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom. Access is tough, which cuts the crowds down a bit.
What are the best surf conditions for Praia Branca?
It gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard, then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will generally have a crew (6/10). The best winds are from the Northwest. The best swells are from the East, South, and Southeast. It works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round as water temperatures range between 29°C (84°F) and 26°C (79°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
