Beach break / jetée · Rio Grande do Sul · Beginner
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Beginner : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A Rio Grande do Sul beach shaped by the molhes, the 4 km-plus breakwater guarding the harbor. Strong currents and rip channels, best in autumn-winter.
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.
Spot next to a jetty or breakwater. Stay away from structures, especially during big swell.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Praia do Cassino, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Praia do Cassino 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 Praia do Cassino comes broadly from North-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Praia do Cassino, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.