Surf spot

Tramandai

Forecast conditions and map view for Tramandai 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: -29.9931, -50.1255

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.7	1	1	0.9	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	S	E	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.6	4.9	5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.8	6	6.1	5.7	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.2	6	5.7	5.8	7	6.7	6.6	4.5	6.9	5.4	6.3	6.9	7.1	7.5	7.8	7.7	7.6	7.9	8.1	7.9	7.7	8.6	8.8	8.7	8.8	8.5	8.3	8.3	8.1	8	7.7	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	15	23	52	55	47	23	27	34	41	45	41	32	24	29	45	74	43	64	84	104	110	98	90	76	52	51	34	33	23	34	29	15	44	30	69	107	165	187	202	192	183	180	183	157	127	140	179	188	187	139	113	97	67	56	40	34
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	7.8	11.6	14.3	9.7	13.5	11.3	8.2	7.6	8.8	8.9	9.7	16.9	16.6	12.3	6.4	5.9	3.9	4	3.8	9.6	8.2	7.6	9.2	12.6	3	7	13	14.9	12.5	9.7	7.4	5.8	8.9	9.3	10.4	8.3	14	6.4	4.5	8.3	11.7	15.3	20.7	24.2	25.6	27.1	22.9	12.8	11.5	6.6	3.2	5.6	8.4	3.4	4.3
Wind direction	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWGlassy	SGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	NNEGlassy	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SCross-off	SSECross	SSECross	ENEGlassy	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	WSWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSECross	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy

Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is a well-known surf spot on the southern coast of Brazil, offering a beachbreak setup exposed to the Atlantic Ocean.

Surf characteristics

Break type: Mostly beachbreak
Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy waves with good shape when sandbars align
Best swell direction: Generally works well with S and SE swells
Wind: Best with offshore or light winds; strong onshore winds can make it choppy
Wave size: Varies from small, fun waist-high surf to solid overhead days during stronger swells
Bottom: Sandy bottom, so the break can shift frequently with sand movement

Conditions and vibe

Tramandaí is known for being a popular local surf area, especially during the warmer months and holiday periods.
Because it’s a beachbreak, conditions can change quickly depending on sandbanks, tides, and swell direction.
The waves can be good for intermediate surfers, though bigger days can challenge more experienced surfers.
The town has a classic Brazilian beach vibe, with a mix of surfers, vacationers, and local beachgoers.

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter often bring more consistent swells in southern Brazil.
Summer can still be surfable, but often with smaller, less consistent surf.

Notes

Like many beachbreaks, Tramandaí can be crowded when conditions are good.
It’s worth checking several sandbanks or nearby stretches of beach if the main peak isn’t working.