Brava do Camburi
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Chop, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Brava do Camburi is a remote, fairly exposed beach break at the northern edge of Ubatuba, reached via a walk/hike from the nearby Camburi area. Sources consistently describe the wave as working on both left and right directions, and emphasize that it can deliver powerful, hollow sections when the swell and wind line up. Winter conditions are highlighted as the most favorable period for surfing, with a swell from the south/southeast directions (and also south-southwest in some guidance) and offshore-favorable winds associated with North and North-West. The spot is described as having regular, usable surf and a “good” wave quality, with rides commonly falling in the roughly 50 to 150 meter range (medium-length sessions). The main risk factor is safety: multiple sources warn about rips/undertow and strong rip currents, plus heavy shorebreak and submerged rocks near the headlands/at the ends of the beach. The combination of isolation and difficult access means rescue is not guaranteed, there are no services on the beach, and cell service may be unavailable—so planning and self-sufficiency are essential. Crowd conditions are consistently described as empty or low (uncrowded even when working), but access is limited and the environment is preserved. Local tips include bringing enough water and food, and using extra caution on the trail after rain because it can become slippery.
- Powerful, hollow beach-break waves
- Works across all tides
- Often uncrowded despite being remote
- Powerful, hollow beach-break waves with both left and right options
- Often uncrowded even when working
- All-tides surf window is referenced
- Dangerous currents and heavy shorebreak
- No services and limited emergency access due to remote location
- Conditions can be challenging even when the surf is good
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NW, N, SSE, SE, S
- Offshore directions
- N, NW, W
- Wind Range
- 10–18 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Sea-breeze style wind is referenced, and the spot is often described as having offshore-favorable winds when conditions align.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gustiness is referenced.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August
- Shadow Zones
- Significant wind shadow near the cliffs when wind is from the North.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sand composition is referenced.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Spot-level summaries include small-to-working conditions; another source describes it as capable of bigger waves when the swell builds.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Chop is referenced in the spot’s water conditions.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult — Remote access and heavy shorebreak make the overall approach/launch difficult.
Through the year
Generally empty or low crowd due to the hike required to reach it.
Heavy rains are common from December to March.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A remote, fairly exposed beach break with both left and right-hand waves. Winter swells are emphasized, and the spot can produce powerful, hollow sections that favor experienced surfers. Conditions can include heavy shorebreak and strong currents, making it demanding and higher risk than casual beach surfing.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SE, S, SW
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Works across all tide stages; rising and falling tides are both referenced.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach setting; limited natural shelter is indicated.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore with North and North-West winds, which grooms the waves into cleaner barrels; offshore-best-northwest is referenced.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds significant size but becomes very challenging with heavy shorebreak and strong sweeps.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality is described as good/consistent, with hollow tubes possible when conditions align.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Sources describe powerful waves; exposure can increase difficulty via shorebreak and sweeps.
- Wave Shape
- Hollow — Hollow wave shape is referenced as a key feature on the right day.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast peel is referenced for the hollow right/left beach-break waves.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Normal ride lengths are described; a common range is provided by sources.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are commonly described within about 50–150 meters; one source summarizes this as about 100 meters typical, with medium ride times.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Brava do Camburi in the full forecast view.
Brava do Camburi wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 24 kts
- Direction
- SSE160°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2611 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–2.2 m7s period
- Temperature
- 18–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Brava do Camburi is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 24 kts. The prevailing direction is SSE. Waves run 0.8–2.2 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rips
- undertow
- strong rip currents
- heavy shore break
- submerged rocks near the headlands
- isolation
- no cell service on the beach
- submerged rocks at both ends of the beach
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence is referenced for the beach.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Rescue availability is referenced as none for this spot.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Ubatuba (about 50 km south) or Paraty (about 25 km north). No cell service on the beach.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Remote access tends to keep the scene low-key, with some mild local/trail culture implied by the sources.
Rules of the spot
Respect the pristine environment; take all trash back with you as there are no services.
- No motorized vehicles
- No easy emergency access
- Bring plenty of water and food as the beach is completely wild.
- The trail can be slippery after rain.
- Best surfed when the swell is from the South and the wind is from the North.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Ubatuba
- Nearest Town
- Vila de Trindade
- Parking
- Limited parking is available at Camburi Beach near the start of the trail; parking lots are also referenced near the beach access point.
- Access
- Last beach of Ubatuba; approximately 50 km north of the city center. Accessible via a 15-30 minute walk/hike trail from Camburi Beach (or an approximately 20-30 minute hiking trail starting from Camburi Beach).
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and small guesthouses are available in the nearby village of Camburi.
- Food & Drink
- No food or drink available at the beach; small kiosks in Camburi are referenced.
- Equipment Rental:
- No equipment rental available at the beach; bring your own gear is referenced.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Brava do Camburi?
The best overall months at Brava do Camburi are May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at Brava do Camburi?
Brava do Camburi works with NW, N, SSE, SE, S winds. Offshore directions are N, NW, W.
What skill level is Brava do Camburi suitable for?
Brava do Camburi suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced to Expert.