Surf spot

Itamambuca

Forecast conditions and map view for Itamambuca in Brazil, Sao Paulo North Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Sao Paulo North Coast
Coordinates: -23.4023, -45.0015

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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.1	1	0.9	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1
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Wave period (s)	9.9	9.7	9.7	7.9	5.2	5.3	5	7.3	7.3	5.7	5.9	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.3	4.6	6	6.3	6.8	7	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.7	7	6.7	6.3	6.3	6.8	6.7	7	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.8	6.8	7.1	6.5	6.8	7	8.1	8.1	8.2	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	80	67	59	42	23	21	12	25	21	15	15	35	45	42	39	33	30	25	22	19	18	27	32	35	38	46	57	52	52	57	60	73	70	76	66	65	67	71	122	136	118	127	144	199	208	211	211	167	149	136	305	295	295	265	245	193
Wind speed (km/h)	12	12.8	10	4.7	5.8	7.2	9.4	5.8	5.8	5.9	6.9	5.8	7.8	7.1	6.9	1.8	3.3	4.6	2.9	5.8	7.5	6.1	10.2	4.9	10.1	5.9	4.2	5.6	8.5	6.9	4.2	1.8	1.1	3	5.2	6.9	8.8	6.8	6.2	6.3	5.6	3.9	1.1	0.7	3.6	3.6	3.2	2.2	4.3	2.1	3.4	4.6	9.4	4.7	1.8	5
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Itamambuca is one of the most famous surf spots on Brazil’s São Paulo North Coast, located just north of the town of Ubatuba. It’s known for its long, beach-break waves, tropical setting, and consistent surf that works for a wide range of levels.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Beach break
Typical quality: Fast, powerful, and often hollow on the right swell
Best swell direction: Generally south to southeast swells
Best wind: Light offshore from the west/northwest
Tide sensitivity: Can vary by bank, but often best around mid tide
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, though smaller days can suit beginners depending on the sandbanks

What it’s like

Itamambuca has a beautiful, relatively undeveloped coastline with a jungle-backed beach and a very surf-oriented atmosphere. The beach is long, so waves can break along different sections depending on the sandbars and swell. On good days, it can produce excellent, clean walls with some barrels, especially at the peak of the swell season.

Seasonality

Best season: Usually autumn and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, when south swells are more common
Summer: Smaller, softer waves more suitable for longboarding or learners
Rainy season: Can affect water quality at times, especially near runoff

Vibe and access

Popular with both locals and visiting surfers
Easier access than many more remote breaks
Can get crowded when conditions are good
Surrounded by nature, with a relaxed beach-town feel

Bottom line

Itamambuca is a classic Brazilian surf destination: scenic, consistent, and capable of delivering high-quality beach-break surf when the swell lines up.