Surf spot

Capao Novo

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Country: Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates: -29.6870, -49.9726

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	1.1	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.8	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	0.9	1.1	1.4	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	SSE	E	E	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.8	5.2	5.3	5.6	5.8	5.3	6.3	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	6.6	5.9	6.5	6.8	7	6.9	7	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.4	6.3	6	6	7	7	6.8	4.9	5.6	6.5	6.6	6.9	7.3	7.8	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.1	8.3	8.2	8.2	8	8.8	9	8.7	8.7	8.7	8.3	8.3	8.1	8.1	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	31	24	64	87	80	48	49	68	74	75	69	61	50	45	84	100	134	140	156	161	173	161	145	128	106	60	45	44	52	52	49	36	65	67	113	187	308	356	394	398	375	353	353	319	291	234	246	274	310	277	248	175	149	111	96	71
Wind speed (km/h)	11.8	11.5	16	18.7	13.2	17	15.3	12.4	10	11.2	12.6	13.3	18.6	19.4	15.9	11.1	8.9	6.9	5.2	3.2	9.3	7.6	5.8	10.1	13.8	5.8	6.6	11.6	18.1	19.2	16	12.5	8	10.5	11.6	15.1	11.5	15.5	8.4	3.7	8.9	12.2	14.9	23.5	29.1	31.3	31.1	23.7	13.7	14.1	9.5	1.5	4.4	7.7	6.1	7.4
Wind direction	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SCross	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	NNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross	SSECross-on	SCross	NGlassy	NNECross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	WNWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off

Capão Novo is a surf spot on the north coast of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, near the town of Capão da Canoa. It’s part of a long stretch of Atlantic coastline with sandy beaches, beachbreak waves, and shifting sandbanks that change with tides, swell, and winds.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best conditions: Typically works best with a solid swell and lighter/offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and powerful when the sandbars line up, but conditions are often changeable
Skill level: Generally suitable for intermediate surfers, though smaller days can be beginner-friendly

What to expect

Long, open beach with multiple peaks
Waves that can be fast and hollow on better sand setups
Conditions influenced a lot by wind and sand movement
Can get crowded in good surf because it’s a popular local break

Local setting

Located in a beach town area with a relaxed summer vibe
Easy access from nearby Capão da Canoa
Commonly visited by locals and holiday surfers

Tips

Check the spot after storms or larger swells, since sandbars can improve or shift quickly
Early morning often offers the cleanest conditions
Bring awareness to currents and rips, which can be strong at beachbreaks