Surf spot

Santos

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

Country: Brazil, Sao Paulo South Coast
Coordinates: -23.9717, -46.3472

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1	1	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	1	1.4	1.7	1.7	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.6	1.8	1.8	1.7
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.2	10.1	10.2	10	9.8	9.6	5.9	5.9	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.4	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.2	5.2	5.6	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.1	6	6.1	6.4	6.8	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	7	7.2	5.4	5.8	6	6.1	6.7	6.8	7	7.3	7.5	8.1	7.8	9	9.2	9.2
Wave energy (kJ)	223	225	234	225	204	198	169	144	124	42	36	33	33	33	34	80	119	140	154	157	131	109	93	86	56	68	63	70	80	93	90	107	114	114	142	158	158	139	118	105	90	83	63	122	212	225	324	325	337	377	403	458	300	537	519	478
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	7.9	2.8	3.8	15.5	15	10.4	6.6	41.7	7.2	6.9	5.9	18.2	10.4	9.9	15.2	7.1	8.7	11.2	16.9	11.7	20.5	10.7	19.2	13.3	6	6.8	6.8	1.8	9	0.8	4.2	9.2	8.6	5.7	8.8	20.3	30.3	16.4	6.8	5.6	5.2	5.6	8.6	13.9	15.7	18.3	18.1	14.7	15.9	14.6	15.8	16.6	18.8	14.8	10
Wind direction	WGlassy	WSWCross-on	NWGlassy	SSEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	NNWOffshore	SWBlown out	NOffshore	NWCross-off	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	WNWCross-off	ECross	EGlassy	SSWOnshore	ENEGlassy	WNWGlassy	NECross-off	WSWCross-on	WNWCross-off	WCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross

Santos, Brazil (São Paulo South Coast) — surf spot description

Santos is a long, urban beach break on Brazil’s São Paulo coast, known more for its accessible, consistent surf than for heavy, world-class waves. It sits in a busy port city, so the setting is very city-oriented, but the coastline still produces rideable beachbreak peaks, especially when a solid swell lines up from the south or southeast.

Wave type

Mostly beach break
Can offer peaky, fast waves with short-to-medium rides
Breaks depend a lot on sandbars, which shift frequently
Can be mushy on smaller swells and steep/sectiony when bigger

Best conditions

Swell: South and southeast swells are usually best
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; strong onshore winds can quickly ruin quality
Tide: Often best around mid tide, but this varies with the sandbank and spot

Skill level

Generally beginner to intermediate friendly on smaller days
Bigger swells can make it more challenging, especially with stronger currents and closeouts
Good place for learners, but it can get crowded and inconsistent

Hazards / limitations

Crowds can be an issue, especially near popular urban access points
Shifting sandbanks mean conditions can change rapidly
The wave quality is often variable
Urban beach environment means more boat traffic nearby in some areas, plus general city water-quality concerns after heavy rain

Atmosphere

Very much an urban surf scene
Easy access, lots of beachgoers, and a lively local vibe
Not a remote surf destination, but convenient and surfable year-round

Overall

Santos is a practical, accessible beachbreak spot with decent consistency for the São Paulo coast. It’s best for surfers looking for fun, manageable waves rather than highly powerful or highly refined surf.