Surf spot

Foz do Itapocu

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

Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -26.5669, -48.6575

Metric
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Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.3	6.1	5.5	5.5	5	4.9	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.9	5.3	5.8	5.1	5.6	6	5.9	6.4	5.5	4.8	4.9	5.4	6.2	6.2	5.6	5.5	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.9	6.3	6.5	6.8	7.1	6.9	5.6	5.6	5.5	6.1	6.3	6.3	6	5.8	5.7	8.2	8.3	7.5	8	8	8.2	8.2
Wave energy (kJ)	47	32	22	19	17	18	21	26	28	29	24	23	32	24	36	34	26	36	33	25	20	22	20	31	27	26	25	30	27	45	49	69	67	66	87	109	120	122	109	99	65	49	43	45	32	33	43	44	34	26	32	31	29	29	24	23
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	3	3	4	6	4.3	8	2.2	3.5	2.4	6.3	0.4	4	5.4	8.8	2.6	1.3	5.4	7.4	6.2	7.9	9.4	9.7	5.5	5.6	10.4	9.4	6.4	6.1	9.7	9	3.8	2.5	2.6	2.7	4.3	2.9	5.2	4.5	0.4	5.8	5	1.3	3.5	10.2	8.2	9.2	7.5	4.8	2.8	4.3	3.3	3.8	2.5	1.4	1.1
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Foz do Itapocu is a river-mouth surf spot in Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, near the city of Barra Velha/Itajaí region. It’s known for beachbreak waves shaped by the river mouth and sandbanks, which can change the lineup frequently.

What it’s like

Type: River-mouth / beachbreak
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves when the sandbanks line up
Best conditions: Usually works best with clean swell and favorable winds; sand and current around the river mouth can make it more variable
Wave style: Can be fast and hollow at times, but often more playful and accessible than heavy reef spots
Crowd level: Can get crowded when conditions are good, especially with local surfers

Things to know

Sandbar shifts are common, so the break can change from season to season or even after storms.
River outflow and currents may affect the takeoff zone and paddling.
The spot is typically better for intermediate surfers and above on bigger or more powerful days, though smaller days can be suitable for beginners depending on the bank.

Nearby vibe

Santa Catarina is one of Brazil’s best-known surf states, with a strong surf culture, warm-to-temperate water depending on season, and lots of beachbreaks along the coast.