Located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Praia Brava is a decent beach break that offers up some zippy tubes when the conditions line up. The waves here are challenging and break for up to 50 meters (164 feet) over a sand bottom. The area is also known for its very active nightlife.
What are the best surf conditions for Praia Brava?
It gets good between chest-high and overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard, and then a step up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northwest. The best swells are from the East. It works on a low to mid-tide best.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 26°C (79°F). In the winter, a 3/2 wetsuit is best when water temperatures drop to 19°C (66°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
