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Praia de Geribá

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Praia de Geribá is a year-round Brazilian surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
8.1 kn
Olas
1.22 m
Agua
25°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (29%)
Now: NE (40°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.21m

Hoy: Alta 22:00 (+0.28m), Baja 16:00 (-0.05m)

+0.8 m0 m-0.4 m
▼ 16:00 · -0.05m ▲ 22:00 · +0.28m ▼ 05:00 · -0.35m ▲ 12:00 · +0.38m Ahora -0.1m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV9.15 · very high Aire PM2.511 · good 05:01 18:01
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 15.6 1.38 9 4mm
11-04 10.2 0.92 9 0mm
11-05 11.3 0.86 6 1mm
11-06 13.2 1.02 8 0mm
11-07 15.2 1.06 9 0mm
11-08 15.8 1.98 9 2mm
11-09 13.5 1.74 2 1mm

About this spot

Praia de Geribá sits on Brazil's Atlantic coast and offers reliable surf conditions throughout the year. The beach break attracts surfers of all levels thanks to its accessible setup and consistent swell patterns. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learning and progression. The spot draws both local and visiting surfers who appreciate the straightforward beach access and lack of complicated entry requirements. Waves work best during different seasons depending on swell direction, so the year-round rating means you'll find rideable conditions month to month. The beach environment stays warm enough for comfortable water time year-round. Geribá benefits from a growing local surf community visible in available video content and beach activity. The area is not within a marine protected area, making access and use straightforward. With 12 species observations documented from the region, the waters support typical Atlantic coastal marine life.

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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 Waning crescent · 38%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8075km · ~1857kg · €33

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

›When is the best time to surf Praia de Geribá?

Geribá works year-round. Different swell directions provide consistent waves across all months, so timing depends more on your schedule than seasonal changes. Check local conditions before your trip.

›What is the difficulty level for surfers?

Geribá's beach break format welcomes beginners through experienced surfers. The sandy bottom is forgiving, and waves break at manageable speeds, making it good for learning and progression.

›What marine life will I see?

The area supports 12 documented species. Typical Atlantic coastal marine life inhabits these waters. Local fishermen and divers can advise on seasonal species activity.

›Do I need permits to surf here?

Praia de Geribá is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. Arrive early for parking and respect local beach rules and other water users.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

2 registros · 2 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Arenaeus cribrarius

Malacostraca · Portunidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 mar 2026
×1registros

Narcine brasiliensis

Elasmobranchii · Narcinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
28 mar 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.

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