Located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Gamboa is an alright beachbreak that offers up some fun sections for all levels. The waves here are easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Gamboa?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is not the most consistent (4/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the northwest. The best swells are from the southeast. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summers when water temperatures rise to 26°C (79°F). In the winter, a 3/2 is best when water temperatures drop to 19°C (66°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
