Located in South Bahia, Brazil, Sao Jose is a fun beach break that offers up some rippable conditions after a 30-40 minute walk away from the crowds. The waves here require a little bit of skill to surf and break for up to 164 feet over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Sao Jose?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will generally be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the West. The best swells are from the East, Northeast, South, and Southeast. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 29°C (84°F) and 26°C (79°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
