Surf spot

Rosa Sul

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Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -28.1354, -48.6427

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.5	7.1	6.8	7.1	5.8	5.2	5.2	4.8	5.6	6	6	6.5	6.3	5.3	4.7	4.7	4.9	5.1	5.3	6.7	6	5.3	5.2	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	5.8	6	6.3	6.5	6.7	7	5.8	6.7	6.8	7.1	7.2	7.4	7.6	7.5	8.3	7.8	8.4	8.6	8.6	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.5
Wave energy (kJ)	77	68	55	45	36	23	43	37	37	42	32	37	43	48	55	30	29	21	21	18	16	19	34	33	47	48	46	49	54	46	41	41	37	45	64	78	87	86	72	49	85	122	118	140	168	172	170	203	137	192	190	186	181	162	140	122
Wind speed (km/h)	2.5	2.7	5.2	4.7	8.2	4.5	11.3	5.1	6.5	6	7.2	6.6	10.6	13.1	8.5	5.4	5.1	4	4.5	4	4	1.8	0.4	3.4	3.3	6.1	2.3	4.7	8.9	4.3	4.9	7.9	4.1	2.2	2.4	4.7	6.3	3.2	6.7	3.3	4.1	3.3	4.3	8.9	9.4	7.6	4.8	3.5	2.9	2.8	4.5	8.2	12.5	15.1	9.2	6
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Rosa Sul is the south side of Praia do Rosa, in Santa Catarina, Brazil — one of the state’s most famous and beautiful surf zones. It’s a scenic, palm-fringed bay with a mix of beachbreak and sandbank waves, backed by hills, lagoons, and a laid-back surf town vibe.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beachbreak / sandbar waves
Best swell: Works well with S and SE swells
Wind: Usually best with offshore winds from the W/NW
Wave quality: Can produce fast, playful, and powerful waves when the banks line up
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, though conditions can vary

Conditions and vibe

Rosa Sul often has cleaner, more organized peaks than some neighboring stretches, especially when sandbanks are well-formed.
The spot can handle decent size, but like most beachbreaks, it can get shifty and punchy depending on tides and swell direction.
The area has a strong surf culture, with surf schools, rentals, cafés, and a relaxed beach-town atmosphere.

Best time to surf

The main season is generally autumn and winter in the Southern Hemisphere:
March to September for more consistent south swell
Summer can still offer fun surf, but usually smaller and more inconsistent.

Things to know

Crowds: Can be busy during good swell and holiday periods.
Hazards: Sandbars can shift, and currents can be strong.
Scenery: One of the biggest draws is the setting — it’s widely considered one of Brazil’s most attractive surf destinations.