Surf spot

Praia do sape

Forecast conditions and map view for Praia do sape 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: -23.5320, -45.2223

Metric
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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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Praia do Sapê is a beach break on the North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil, known for its relaxed vibe and often surfable waves when conditions line up. It’s part of the Ubatuba region, which is famous for having many beaches exposed to different swell directions.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Works best with swell from the south / southeast and clean offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, but quality varies a lot depending on sandbanks and swell size
Skill level: Usually beginner to intermediate-friendly, though bigger swells can create more powerful waves

What to expect

A scenic tropical beach with a more laid-back atmosphere than some of the busier surf spots in the area
Sandbar shifts can make the waves change from mellow to fast and hollow
Can get crowded on good days, especially with local surfers and holiday traffic

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter tend to bring more consistent Southern Hemisphere swell
Early mornings are often best for lighter winds and cleaner conditions

Local note

Because Praia do Sapê is exposed to changing sandbanks, it’s a spot that can be great one day and ordinary the next. Checking recent surf reports or asking locals is very helpful.