Surf spot

Vermelha do Norte

Forecast conditions and map view for Vermelha do Norte 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: -23.4170, -45.0359

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
Wind direction	NWCross	NWCross	WNWCross-off	SEGlassy	SECross	ESECross-on	NGlassy	NNWCross	NNWCross	SWOffshore	NCross-on	SCross-off	SSECross	SSECross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSECross-off	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	WSWGlassy	NNEGlassy	EOnshore	NEGlassy	SWOffshore	NNWCross	NWGlassy	NCross-on	WNWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SWOffshore	SWGlassy	WGlassy	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NWCross	SCross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	EGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESECross-on	EGlassy	NNWGlassy

Vermelha do Norte is a surf spot on the North Coast of São Paulo, Brazil, known for its beautiful setting, consistent beachbreak waves, and relaxed coastal vibe.

What it’s like

Type of break: Mostly a beachbreak
Wave quality: Can offer fun, fast, hollow waves when conditions line up
Best swell: Usually works well with south and southeast swells
Wind: Often best with light offshore winds; stronger onshore winds can make it messy
Crowds: Typically less crowded than major urban surf beaches, though it can still get busy on good days

Conditions

Skill level: Often suitable for intermediate surfers, but advanced surfers may enjoy it when the waves get powerful
Tide sensitivity: Can change a lot depending on the tide, with certain banks working better at mid tide
Sandbanks: The quality of the surf depends heavily on sand movement, so conditions can vary seasonally

Setting

Vermelha do Norte is part of a lush tropical coastline, with green hills, Atlantic Forest vegetation, and a scenic beach atmosphere. It’s a good spot for surfers who want a more natural, less urbanized environment.

Best for

Surfers looking for a scenic beachbreak
Those chasing Brazilian south swell
People wanting a spot that can be fun, punchy, and less hectic