Surf spot

Taguaíba

Forecast conditions and map view for Taguaíba 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: -23.8967, -46.1514

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.8	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	1	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1
Wave direction	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	10.2	10.3	10.3	10.1	10	10.2	10	9.9	9.7	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	4.6	4.3	5	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.6	4.7	7	6.2	6	6.1	6	5.9	6.8	7	7.2	7	7	7	7	7.3	5.3	4.7	6.7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.6	7.8	8.4	9.1	8.8	9.3	5.8	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	91	97	109	117	104	101	87	76	63	33	27	24	22	24	14	25	53	48	51	46	44	43	46	39	36	34	36	26	53	62	70	84	85	75	120	134	138	120	104	90	84	78	38	42	79	138	151	150	155	162	206	191	187	230	102	90
Wind speed (km/h)	8.6	5.1	6.7	6.7	9.2	3.7	4	10.8	13.9	5.1	8.8	3.7	15	7.3	10	11.7	5.6	5.2	5.8	6.9	8.1	10.4	5.6	9.1	4.2	1.5	3.9	9.6	6.4	3.6	1.1	5.8	8.7	6.4	5	3.5	8.7	19	12.3	6.6	4.1	5.2	4.7	6.8	10.8	9.3	8.4	9.2	8.2	8.1	5.4	3.6	3.6	5.6	5	6.1
Wind direction	NNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWOffshore	WCross	SWCross-on	NWCross-off	SSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ECross	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	WNWGlassy	ENECross-off	NNEOffshore	SWGlassy	SGlassy	NNWCross-off	NOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	WNWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	ECross	EGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	ECross	ENECross-off

Taguaíba is a scenic surf spot on the south coast of São Paulo state, near Guarujá. It’s known for its beautiful, relatively untouched setting, framed by green hills and backed by Atlantic Forest, which gives it a more secluded feel than many urban beaches in the region.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with sandbars shifting after swells and storms.
Best conditions: It tends to work best with a solid south or southwest swell and offshore winds from the north or northwest.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves when the sandbanks line up, but conditions are often variable.
Crowd: Usually less crowded than the more famous surf beaches in São Paulo, though weekends and good swell days can still draw surfers.

Beach and environment

Setting: Long, wide beach with a natural, less-developed look.
Access: More remote and less convenient than central Guarujá breaks, which helps keep the crowds down.
Atmosphere: Quiet and scenic, popular with people looking for a more nature-focused beach experience.

Things to know

Conditions can change quickly because it’s a sand-bottom surf spot.
Strong currents and rips can appear, especially when the swell gets bigger.
It’s a better choice for surfers who like exploring and checking conditions rather than relying on a highly consistent setup.