Surf spot

Lagoinha

Forecast conditions and map view for Lagoinha 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: -23.5213, -45.2052

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Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	E	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	SSE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SSE	S	SE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.8	5.2	5.5	5	5.2	5.4	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.9	6	6.2	6	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.3	5	4.9	4.8	5.5	5	5.7	5.9	6	6	6	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.9	7	7.1	5.8	5.5	5.8	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.2	6.7	7.5	7.1	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	14	16	17	17	17	16	17	19	22	18	24	23	25	26	23	24	20	17	15	13	13	13	13	11	11	10	13	11	14	16	21	26	28	35	46	54	51	49	47	39	38	37	33	34	21	23	24	25	22	18	17	17	16	18	20	15
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	5.9	3	3.6	4.2	3.7	4	7.2	9.9	12.3	7.6	2.9	7.9	6.2	7.1	5.1	5.8	5.1	2.8	3.3	5.7	6.3	6.8	6.6	4.3	2.8	2.5	3.4	4.4	2.4	3.7	4.7	6.6	7	7.4	1.6	2.6	5.7	7.3	5.2	4.6	4.6	4.6	5	6.6	7.9	7	6.6	6.9	6.3	5.8	5	4.8	6.4	4	1.3
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Lagoinha (North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil) is a scenic surf spot on the Litoral Norte, known for its tropical setting, long sandy beach, and reliable beach-break waves. It’s often appreciated for its more relaxed, less crowded vibe compared with some of the better-known surfing hubs in São Paulo state.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, depending on swell size
Wave quality: Can offer fun, playful peaks with decent shape when the sandbanks line up
Swell exposure: Moderate; it tends to work best with the right southeast/east swell direction
Wind: Offshore conditions can clean up the waves, while stronger onshore winds can make it choppy

Beach and setting

Lagoinha has a beautiful, wide stretch of sand backed by greenery and a calm, natural atmosphere. The scenery is one of its biggest draws, with a more laid-back feel than heavily urbanized beaches. The beach itself is popular with families and visitors, so the surf lineup may share space with swimmers and beachgoers depending on the season.

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter (March to August) often bring more consistent swell
Early mornings usually offer the cleanest conditions
After strong southerly systems, the beach can pick up more surf, though quality depends on the sandbars

Things to know

Conditions can change quickly because it’s a beach break
It may be more suited to fun, forgiving sessions than high-performance surfing
Crowd levels are usually moderate, but holidays and weekends can get busy