Surf spot

Travosa

Forecast conditions and map view for Travosa in Brazil, Maranhao. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Maranhao
Coordinates: -2.3590, -43.2439

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	4.3	5	5.5	6.5	6	5.8	5.2	5	5.6	5.7	5.8	6.3	5.9	5.7	5.2	6.2	3.7	3.9	4.4	3.5	4.6	5	5.3	3.4	3.3	3.7	3.5	3.9	4.8	4.8	4.3	3.6	4	4	4.3	4.7	5	4.9	4.8	5	5	4.3	5.2	5.5	5.8	5.7	5.2	4.7	4.9	5.5	5.7	5.8	6.5	5.7	4.8	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	3	3	6	9	6	4	5	5	7	7	8	7	6	6	4	4	2	3	3	1	2	3	3	1	1	2	1	1	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	3	2	4	4	3	3	4	4	5	4	4	3	3	3	1	3
Wind speed (km/h)	24	28.7	28.2	37.1	34.4	27.9	27.4	28.6	26.4	31	32.7	34.6	32.3	26	24.1	23.3	28.2	27.7	27.5	31.4	29.2	22.4	26	24.3	24.1	25.1	28	30.7	30.7	23.1	25.5	22.9	22.5	26.9	29.4	31.7	28.8	23.7	25.6	28.7	28.5	31	31	34.2	31.9	25.8	27.5	27.1	28.7	34.4	33.6	34.3	30.2	28.7	33.5	29
Wind direction	ENECross	ECross	ECross-off	EBlown out	ECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ENECross	NECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross

Travosa, Maranhão, Brazil is a remote, windswept surf spot on Brazil’s northeastern coast, known more for its powerful, consistent surf and wild natural setting than for a developed beach-town scene.

Quick description

Travosa sits in Maranhão state, in an area shaped by long sandy beaches, dunes, mangroves, and strong Atlantic swell. The wave is typically a beach break with shifting sandbars, which can produce fast, hollow, barreling sections when conditions align. It’s a spot that tends to work best with the right swell direction, tide, and wind, and it can offer clean, punchy waves when the sandbanks are set up.

What it’s like

Remote and undeveloped: much quieter than famous Brazilian surf destinations.
Powerful beach break: can be fast and challenging, especially when bigger.
Best in favorable wind: like many northeast Brazil spots, offshore or light winds help a lot.
Scenic surroundings: dunes, open coastline, and a raw coastal feel.

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
People looking for less crowded, more adventurous surf
Surfers who enjoy beach breaks and shifting conditions

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly because of the moving sandbanks.
Access may be more limited than at mainstream surf towns.
Because it’s remote, it’s smart to check local info before going.