Surf spot

Vermelha do Centro

Forecast conditions and map view for Vermelha do Centro 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: -23.4631, -45.0494

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	SE	SE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SE	S	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	8.4	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.7	9.8	8.8	8.7	6	6.4	5.7	6	5.8	5.9	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.3	6	6	5.4	5.4	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.3	5.7	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.6	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.9	7.1	7	7	7.1	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	6.3	6	6.5	7.1	6.8	7.3	7.4	7.6	7.7	9.1	9.2	9.5
Wave energy (kJ)	62	75	89	93	91	111	79	78	41	36	38	40	38	40	40	39	34	30	24	44	41	41	42	40	37	41	41	46	53	60	77	91	117	131	151	161	150	132	123	109	108	101	83	76	56	76	124	136	104	123	128	140	122	228	225	235
Wind speed (km/h)	9.8	6.4	5.7	4.3	6.1	5.6	4.4	7.7	10.9	16.3	6.2	6.5	8.4	5.9	7.7	5.8	7.8	4.9	3.9	3	6.4	9.5	8.8	10.7	6.3	6.6	2.3	2.4	5.4	2.3	5.4	6.9	2.8	15.9	4.8	4.8	2.9	5.7	2.5	4	5.8	5.8	5.4	5.1	5.2	5.7	7.4	8	9.4	8.9	7.6	4.7	4.8	7.2	4.7	3
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Vermelha do Centro is a surf spot on the North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil, in the Ubatuba area. It’s a scenic, relatively rugged beach break known for its powerful waves and lush Atlantic Forest backdrop.

Surf overview

Wave type: Beach break
Best swell direction: Typically works well with south to southeast swells
Wind: Most enjoyable with offshore or light winds; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Skill level: Better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers because the surf can be fast, punchy, and occasionally heavy

What it’s like

The beach often produces strong, hollow sections, especially when the sandbanks line up well.
Conditions can change quickly due to shifting sandbars.
On smaller days it can be playful, but when the swell rises it can become powerful and demanding.

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter usually bring more consistent southern swells and cleaner conditions.
Early mornings often offer the cleanest waves before the sea breeze picks up.

Hazards / notes

Can have strong currents and a decent shorebreak depending on the day.
Because it’s a beach break, the wave quality can vary a lot from session to session.
It’s wise to check local conditions before paddling out, especially after bigger swells.

Vibe

Generally more of a natural, uncrowded-feeling surf spot compared with busier urban beaches.
Great if you like a combination of good surf and beautiful coastal scenery.