Surf spot

Foz do Itapocu

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -26.5807, -48.6638

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Wave period (s)	5.1	5	5.2	5.5	6.2	6.2	6.7	5.8	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.7	6	6.4	6	5.5	4.9	4.8	4.5	4.7	4.5	4.6	4.8	5.4	5.5	5.7	6	6.2	6.5	6.8	6.4	6.3	5.7	5.9	5.2	5.5	7.1	5.8	5.7	5.8	4.7	5.7	5.6	6.1	6.3	8.3	9.6	9.9	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.3	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	30	33	31	32	24	14	20	51	61	34	26	28	28	26	16	31	36	36	30	21	21	21	18	27	29	34	31	42	44	47	50	45	45	37	40	36	32	27	16	33	32	18	18	14	17	16	25	39	42	45	45	40	39	30	27	21
Wind speed (km/h)	4.2	1.9	6.6	3.3	6.1	6.3	9.5	8.4	1.8	1.1	2.3	2	5.1	6.5	9.4	9.4	6.7	5.5	4.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	4.5	4.4	4.1	4.4	4	2.9	3.4	9.6	7.7	2.3	1.1	1.1	1.3	2.6	7.1	8.3	4.8	3.8	0.5	0.7	2.2	2.4	5.2	7.8	4.5	2.2	1.1	3.1	2.8	5.9	5.8	4	2.6	2.5
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Foz do Itapocu is a river-mouth surf spot on the north coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, near the town of Barra do Itapocu / Balneário Barra do Itapocu. It’s known for sandbar-driven waves that can change quickly with tides, swell direction, and river flow.

Surf character

Type: Beachbreak / river mouth
Wave quality: Can be very good when the sandbanks line up
Best on: South and southeast swells, depending on the bank setup
Wind: Offshore winds help a lot; onshore winds can make it messy
Tide: Usually tide-sensitive, with different banks working at different stages

What to expect

Fast, shifting peaks with hollow sections when conditions are right
Multiple peaks spread along the river mouth and adjacent beach
Strong current and changing sand due to the river outlet
Can be uncrowded compared with more famous Santa Catarina breaks, but that varies by season and conditions

Conditions and hazards

River current: Watch for strong outflow, especially after rain
Sandbars: They move a lot, so the best takeoff zone can change from week to week
Rip currents: Common in beachbreak setups
Local knowledge matters: Access, parking, and the safest entry/exit points can depend on the day

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers when the swell is up
Shortboarders looking for punchy beachbreak waves
Surfers who like exploring changing sandbar setups