Surf spot

Quatro Ilhas

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Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina North
Coordinates: -27.1562, -48.4829

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Wave period (s)	4.5	4.5	5.2	5.2	5.5	6	6.4	6.2	5	4.6	4.6	4.8	5.4	6.1	6.3	5.3	4.7	4	4.2	3.8	3.9	5.2	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.8	6.5	6.6	5.7	5	4.5	4.5	4.6	6.3	6.4	4.7	3.9	3.6	3.6	5.8	5.8	6.7	6.3	8.9	8.8	8.6	8.5	8.4	9.1	8.4	8.3	7.4
Wave energy (kJ)	14	16	15	13	11	9	8	10	9	7	9	10	8	7	5	9	10	7	7	5	4	8	10	11	13	14	15	15	16	16	19	17	11	10	12	10	7	7	6	6	8	5	4	7	4	6	5	9	9	10	8	7	8	7	7	5
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	3.3	3.5	3.8	8.5	9.5	9.7	4.6	3.9	4.2	4.4	4.2	6.5	8.8	9.7	10	6.8	6.5	6.2	4.2	4.3	5.6	5.2	3.9	4.3	4.8	4.1	2.8	1.5	11	8	3.4	3.2	2.2	2.3	2.6	7.6	11.2	7.7	7.1	5.4	3.3	2.6	2.8	7.9	8.4	3.3	2.6	1.9	2.3	2.3	5.2	5.6	4.7	4	2.3
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Quatro Ilhas is a classic surf spot in Bombinhas, Santa Catarina (north coast of the state), known for its scenic setting and fairly consistent beachbreak conditions.

Quick overview

Type: Beach break
Exposure: Open to Atlantic swell
Best swell direction: Usually picks up SE to E swell
Wind: Best with W to NW offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be very good when the sandbanks line up
Crowd level: Often busy, especially in good summer conditions

What the wave is like

Quatro Ilhas is a sandy beach with multiple peaks, so the conditions can vary a lot depending on sand movement and tide. On the right swell and tide, it can produce fast, punchy waves, including some barrel sections and clean walls for maneuvers. It’s not a super heavy wave, but it can get powerful when the swell gets solid.

Best conditions

Medium to larger SE/E swells
Mid to rising tide is often a good option, though this depends on the bank
Offshore W/NW winds
Cleaner mornings are usually best, especially before sea breeze kicks in

Surf level

Beginner: Only on smaller, softer days
Intermediate: Good spot to develop skills
Advanced: Better on bigger, faster days when it gets punchier

Hazards / notes

Sandbanks can change quickly
Strong currents may appear on bigger swells
Crowds can be intense when conditions are good
Best to check local conditions before paddling out

Vibe

Quatro Ilhas is popular because it combines good surf, beautiful scenery, and easy access. It’s one of the more well-known surf beaches in the Bombinhas area and can be a really fun session when the banks and swell align.