Surf spot

Barra da Lagoa

Forecast conditions and map view for Barra da Lagoa in Brazil, Florianopolis. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Florianopolis
Coordinates: -27.5728, -48.4244

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Wave period (s)	6	6.8	6.5	6.4	5.4	5.3	5.1	5.8	5.5	5	4.5	4.3	5.1	6.2	5.3	4.4	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.5	6.7	5.6	6	6	6	6.2	6	5.1	5.5	5.8	5.8	6	6.3	6.5	6.8	5.2	5.3	4.6	4.7	5	5.3	5.5	5.7	7.3	8.8	8.6	9.2	9.3	9.1	9.1	8.9	8.8	8.8
Wave energy (kJ)	22	25	20	17	12	13	12	16	14	14	11	16	14	16	19	22	22	18	15	16	14	15	14	13	14	19	19	19	22	17	16	19	22	34	42	55	58	56	30	32	27	31	26	29	31	31	33	52	34	56	47	52	51	43	39	36
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	7	7.6	10.9	14	10.1	8.9	12.6	6.1	8.4	14	15.8	15.8	14	17.1	13.3	10.3	9.5	7.6	10.8	8.3	8.4	7.3	6	7	5.9	4.7	14.6	13.2	8	9.4	10.1	8.8	4.1	2.1	2.9	7.6	10.7	2.4	13	8.6	9.4	10.8	15.9	20.1	17.5	14.6	11.2	6	4.5	1.8	3.1	10	10.9	7.8	7.7
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Barra da Lagoa is one of Florianópolis’ most popular and accessible surf spots, located on the island’s east side in the fishing village of Barra da Lagoa.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbars
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on swell size
Wave quality: Fun, rippable, and often consistent when conditions line up
Crowds: Can get busy, especially on good days and during holidays
Setting: Scenic, with a laid-back beach town vibe and easy access to cafes, surf shops, and schools

Conditions

Barra da Lagoa works best with: - East to southeast swell - Moderate offshore winds from the west or northwest - Mid to high tide can sometimes improve the shape, though it depends on the sandbars

What to expect

On smaller days, it’s a forgiving wave great for learning and longboard cruising.
On bigger swells, it can become faster, more powerful, and more challenging.
Since it’s a beach break, the peaks can move around, so surfers often need to be patient and watch for the best section.

Local vibe

Barra da Lagoa is known for its relaxed atmosphere, surf-friendly community, and beautiful surroundings. It’s a great spot if you want a classic Brazilian beach-town surf experience with good amenities nearby.