Beach break · Sao Paulo · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A benchmark beach north of Ubatuba, a regular host of national competitions. Fast, pressured wave that's easy when small but demanding at size; a river channel offers an easy paddle out.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Itamambuca, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Itamambuca is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Itamambuca comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Itamambuca, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.