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Escola Municipal de Surf

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Escola Municipal de Surf is a municipal teaching break in Brazil with year-round rideable waves and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
2.7 kn
Olas
1.74 m
Agua
22.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (27%)
Now: E (96°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.2m

Hoy: Alta 06:00 (-0.09m), Baja 03:00 (-0.28m)

+0.8 m0 m-0.4 m
▼ 03:00 · -0.28m ▲ 06:00 · -0.09m ▼ 07:00 · -0.11m ▲ 10:00 · -0.01m Ahora -0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV4.4 · mod Aire PM2.59 · good 05:53 17:54
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 6.4 1.84 4 0mm
09-19 7.3 1.88 5 1mm
09-20 4.4 1.8 8 0mm
09-21 11.7 1.3 8 2mm
09-22 10.9 0.9 5 26mm
09-23 6.5 1.54 3 39mm
09-24 5 1.64 2 36mm

About this spot

Escola Municipal de Surf sits on Brazil's coast as a dedicated municipal surf facility. The break draws both locals and visiting surfers looking for consistent, learner-friendly waves throughout the year. With twelve documented species observations and three community videos on record, the spot has earned modest attention from the regional surf community. The break operates outside any marine protected area, which means fewer restrictions on access and use. Year-round conditions mean you can time a visit based on your schedule rather than seasonal swells. The municipal designation suggests infrastructure and likely some community support or organization around the break. While detailed depth, difficulty ratings, and water temperature data aren't catalogued here, the municipal setup and community video documentation suggest straightforward conditions suitable for a range of skill levels. Local surfers have contributed observations and footage, making this a transparent, grassroots spot worth checking before you go.

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Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/N · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8300km · ~1909kg · €34

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 82/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 13h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 2h este · 2 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I surf here year-round?

Yes. Escola Municipal de Surf works as a rideable break throughout the year, so you can plan a trip whenever your schedule allows.

Is this break suitable for beginners?

The municipal setup and community documentation suggest accessible conditions. Check the three available community videos to assess the wave character before booking.

What marine life is found here?

Twelve species observations are on record. Consult local resources or community forums for current species activity and wildlife safety tips.

Do I need permits to surf here?

The spot is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Brazilian coastal access rules apply. Check with local authorities or the municipal facility for any site-specific guidelines.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Escola Municipal de Surf

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

19 registros · 15 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Luidia senegalensis

Asteroidea · Luidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×3registros

Olivancillaria urceus

Gastropoda · Olividae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Littoraria angulifera

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 ene 2026
×1registros

Mellita quinquiesperforata

Echinoidea · Mellitidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×2registros

Hastula cinerea

Gastropoda · Terebridae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

Astropecten marginatus

Asteroidea · Astropectinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

Callinectes danae

Malacostraca · Portunidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

Mytilaster solisianus

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
GBIF
Última observación:
16 ene 2026
×1registros

Drymaeus papyraceus

Gastropoda · Bulimulidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×1registros

Porpita porpita

Hydrozoa · Porpitidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×1registros

Ocypode quadrata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×2registros

Tivela mactroides

Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

1ª Etapa do CIRCUITO SURF ESCOLA 2015

CIRCUITO SURF ESCOLA

Learning how to Surf in Brazil | Florianópolis at Barra Surf School

Sea With Julia

ESCOLA DE SURF BC YURI E EDUARDO

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