Bananas Point (São Sebastião)

Bananas Point (São Sebastião) is a sheltered point break known for producing long, peeling walls when swell direction and timing are well aligned. The spot is rocky, with submerged/exposed rocks along the point that make careful entry and exit essential. Wind-wise, the spot is associated with northeast winds and is described as partially sheltered—favoring offshore grooming when winds align with North/NE directions. Thermal sea-breeze influence is noted, with the more active period described around midday into the afternoon. Wave quality is described as good to solid when conditions are right, with the best performance tied to getting the proper swell. On bigger swells, the point is described as holding significant size and becoming more powerful and faster, but that same increase in energy also raises the hazard level due to rocks and potential current strength. For timing, winter is repeatedly highlighted as the best season, with one spot guide citing September as the best month and another listing June through September among the best months. Crowd levels are described as rarely crowded overall, with busier conditions more likely on weekends when swell and wind cooperate.