Casa Verde (Luís Correia)
- Bodyboard, Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Chop, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Casa Verde (Luís Correia) is an exposed sandy beach break with left- and right-hand waves. It’s described as having reasonably consistent surf overall, but wind strongly controls quality: the spot’s best surfing window is reported when a North swell combines with offshore southwest winds. For surfing, the available spot-level reporting highlights that conditions can be user-friendly when wind isn’t overpowering, with an overall wave character described as mushy and average quality. Ride lengths are described as short, and the break is exposed, so it can be vulnerable to being blown out when stronger trade winds are present. On larger swells, the spot can close out. Seasonally, the best month reported for surf is April (autumn). In the most relevant statistics provided for Casa Verde, April is associated with a high blown-out percentage (86% blown) and only a small fraction of clean conditions (6%), with the remainder being small days (8%). When it’s working well, it can also get crowded. Water conditions are described as warm (approximately 26–28°C) and typically clean enough for beach activities, while safety notes focus on rip currents. Advice is therefore to prioritize earlier sessions before winds build, and to use the North-swell + southwest-offshore combination to maximize the chance of cleaner/groomed waves.
- North swell + offshore southwest wind is the key surf combination
- Exposed sandy beach break with both left and right-hand waves
- Best month for surf: April
- Often blown out in wind-daily stats (April)
- Rip currents can occur depending on swell
- Left and right-hand waves on an exposed sandy beach break.
- Clean/offshore southwest wind and North swells can create better surf windows.
- Warm tropical water; generally no wetsuit needed aside from rash-guard/sun protection.
- Very frequently blown out in the surf-daily statistics (April: 86% blown).
- Rip currents can occur depending on swell conditions.
- Surf is exposed, so wind strength and timing matter.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SW
- Offshore directions
- SW
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Wind is described as ideal from the southwest for the surf window; local winds are generally trade-wind dominated in the region.
- Reliability
- 86% blown, 6% clean (best month: April).
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Reported as steady.
- Best Months
- April
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 7–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Wave size described as small.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Water type described as chop.
- Launch
- Medium — Wide sandy beach with ample space for equipment and entry.
Through the year
Crowded when working; otherwise generally low profile.
February to May
By sport
What to expect for each.
Primarily known for surfing, but consistent trade winds can make it suitable for freeride/wave kitesurfing in smaller conditions.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–12 m²
Exposed sandy beach break offering left and right-hand waves; best when North swells align with offshore southwest winds. Surf is often blown out by strong trade winds.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- N
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — All-tides worked for surfing conditions in the available data.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open exposure; the spot is described as exposed.
- Wind Effect
- Southwest winds are described as offshore/cleaner for the spot, while strong trade winds commonly blow conditions out.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out on very large swells.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Overall wave quality described as average.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Wave power described as moderate.
- Wave Shape
- Mushy — Wave shape described as mushy.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peel speed described as medium.
- Ride Length
- Short — Ride length described as short.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Casa Verde (Luís Correia) in the full forecast view.
Casa Verde (Luís Correia) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 9–18 ktsGusts 30 kts
- Direction
- ENE62°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2418 kts
- Windy days
- 7/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.7 m5s period
- Temperature
- 25–34 °C
Over the next 7 days, Casa Verde (Luís Correia) is forecast for daytime winds of 9–18 kts, peaking around 18 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 30 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.8–1.7 m with a period of about 5s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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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
- Rip currents
- Often blown out by strong wind
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No/limited formal rescue reported for the spot level; regional guidance notes rescue is limited.
- Emergency Info
- Brazil emergency numbers: 192 (medical/SAMU) and 193 (Fire Department).
Rules of the spot
- For surfing, the cleanest conditions are when a North swell combines with an offshore southwest wind.
- Sessions are often best early (before wind picks up) because strong trade winds can blow the waves out.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Luís Correia / Parnaíba area
- Nearest Town
- Luís Correia
- Parking
- Free parking is mentioned near local accommodation; parking is also described as typically available along the beachfront or near pousadas.
- Public Transport
- Intercity buses; within the region, local ground transport options are used to reach beaches.
- Access
- Direct beachfront access available; near Atalaia Beach (about a 15-minute walk) and Luís Correia bus station (about 1.3 miles).
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Several pousadas and guest houses are located within walking distance of the beach in Luís Correia.
- Food & Drink
- Local beach bars and restaurants serving regional seafood are available nearby.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is described as widely available via local schools and kiosks along main beaches (regional guidance).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
The Luís Correia area offers coastal nature and day-trip opportunities alongside the wind-sports scene.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Casa Verde (Luís Correia)?
The best overall months at Casa Verde (Luís Correia) are April.
Which wind directions work at Casa Verde (Luís Correia)?
Casa Verde (Luís Correia) works with SW winds. Offshore directions are SW.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Casa Verde (Luís Correia)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Casa Verde (Luís Correia): Kitesurfing: 7–12 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Casa Verde (Luís Correia) suitable for?
Casa Verde (Luís Correia) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Surfing: Beginner to Advanced.