Surf spot

Atalaia

Forecast conditions and map view for Atalaia in Brazil, Santa Catarina North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.9152, -48.6394

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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SSE	E	E	E	E	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6	5.8	5.5	5.4	5.3	5	5	4.7	4.8	5	4.8	5.3	6.3	6.5	6.3	6	6.5	4.5	4.4	4.6	4.8	6.8	6.6	6.5	5.5	4.3	4.3	5.2	4.3	5.1	5.2	5.4	5.3	5.6	5.8	6.3	6.5	6.8	7	6.8	7.2	7.3	4.9	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	4.6	7	7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.6	7.5
Wave energy (kJ)	46	35	26	21	19	21	25	28	31	31	24	19	25	19	17	23	15	26	22	18	11	21	20	19	19	9	11	11	20	38	41	63	64	68	80	111	124	120	104	78	54	46	29	41	32	29	31	20	23	19	21	19	17	17	15	14
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	6.7	3.2	4.1	5.2	2.8	4.9	3.3	3.6	5.6	2.3	3.3	1.8	1.3	6.6	5.4	2.6	2.9	4.5	6.9	5.6	7.9	5.5	4.7	7.9	11.3	8.9	5.2	5	11.3	9.5	3.4	4.2	5.5	2.4	2.3	2.4	4.3	3.6	4.6	3.8	2.1	0.5	2.7	5.2	6.8	8.3	5.8	3.3	3	3.1	3.3	2.3	2.4	1.3	0.5
Wind direction	NNEGlassy	SWOffshore	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNECross-on	NEGlassy	WSWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NWGlassy	SECross	SWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SWGlassy	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SCross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross	SSECross	SSEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESEGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESECross-on	SSEGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy

Atalaia, in northern Santa Catarina, Brazil, is a well-known beachbreak surf spot that can deliver fun, punchy waves when the sandbanks line up. It’s typically exposed to south and southeast swell, and works best with favorable winds from the northwest or west, which help keep the face clean and organized.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best on: Mid to larger swells, especially when banks are well formed
Wave quality: Can range from playful and user-friendly to fast, hollow, and powerful depending on swell and sand
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good

Conditions

Swell direction: South / southeast is usually the most reliable
Wind direction: Offshore to light northwest or west winds are ideal
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; many beachbreaks here work best around mid tide, but this can vary with sand movement and swell size

Vibe and surroundings

Atalaia has a classic southern Brazil coastal feel: a mix of surf culture, urban access, and natural beach scenery. The spot can be quite exposed, so conditions can change quickly with weather systems rolling through the South Atlantic.

Good to know

Because it’s a sand-bottom beachbreak, the setup can shift often, so the best peaks may move from session to session. It’s a good spot for surfers who like reading the sand and adjusting to changing conditions.