Located in Littoral Paulista, Brazil, Pitangueiras is a quality stretch of reef and beach breaks that offer up consistent high-performance peaks. The waves here are challenging and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a rock and sand bottom. Be ready for crowds.
What are the best surf conditions for Pitangueiras?
It gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard, then a step up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is very consistent (8/10) and will get insanely crowded (9/10). 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.