Surf spot

Capao da Canoa

Forecast conditions and map view for Capao da Canoa in Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: -29.7587, -50.0110

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.8	1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.7	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1	1.1	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.8	4.5	5	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.8	6	5.8	5.3	6.4	6.6	6.3	6	6	6.2	6.4	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6	6.2	7	6.5	4.5	6.3	6	6.3	6.7	7.3	7.5	7.5	8	8.1	8.1	8.2	7.9	7.6	8.9	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.3	8.3	8.1	7.7	6.2	6
Wave energy (kJ)	26	29	51	52	46	34	31	53	53	51	47	43	38	45	70	66	66	77	95	80	87	96	66	64	61	56	54	46	42	38	26	40	25	50	64	109	156	183	196	208	220	226	222	214	168	130	152	183	168	142	108	88	64	49	25	33
Wind speed (km/h)	15.6	13.6	13.9	20.6	18.2	17.9	15.7	12.4	10.6	11.8	11.9	14	18	18.8	16.2	9.9	7.2	6.3	7.8	5.6	0.7	2.8	3.8	3.6	4.7	5.2	11.8	11.8	14.8	17.6	15.1	10.7	8.1	9	12.8	15.6	16.6	20.5	17.5	6.6	4.9	7.2	9.8	16.8	26.3	29.9	28.3	25.3	18.4	15.8	15.7	10.8	10.9	7.9	4	4.3
Wind direction	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	NGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	WGlassy	NGlassy	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	NWGlassy	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy

Capão da Canoa is a popular surf spot on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known for its long Atlantic beachbreaks and lively seaside town atmosphere.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, especially when swells line up well
Best swell: Works best with south to southeast swell
Wind: Often prefers offshore or light northerly winds, while strong onshore winds can make it messy
Wave shape: Typically fast, peaky, and shifting due to the sandy bottom
Skill level: Suitable for a range of surfers, but conditions can be challenging when the surf gets bigger and more powerful

Conditions

Because it’s a sandy beachbreak, sandbars change frequently, so peaks move around and the spot can vary day to day.
It can offer good beginners’ waves on smaller days, but also handle more size for advanced surfers when a solid swell hits.
The water is generally cooler than tropical Brazil, so a wetsuit or spring suit may be needed depending on the season.

Town vibe

Capão da Canoa is a busy coastal holiday town, especially in summer, with:
a lively boardwalk and beachfront
restaurants, bars, and beach services
a strong local surf culture

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter in the southern hemisphere often bring better and more consistent swell.
Summer can be smaller and more crowded, but still offers surfable conditions.