Praia Vermelha do Norte (Ubatuba)

Praia Vermelha do Norte is described as an exposed sandy beach break near Ubatuba with clean water and medium-sized beach conditions. Surf is characterized as powerful and regular, starting at small swell (under about 1 m) and holding up to around 2 m+ in better conditions. Waves are often fast and can be hollow, with ride lengths generally short and frequently ending in a heavy shorebreak closeout. A key feature for planning is the very strong shore break and steep beach drop-off (praia de tombo). Rocks at both the northern and southern ends add hazard when navigating at the waterline, and sources also warn about strong lateral currents and rip currents that are more common with larger swells. Crowding is a further risk factor, especially on weekends and holidays; low to mid tide is repeatedly suggested as the safest “read” for entry/approach. Wind opportunities exist mainly for experienced riders. Kiteboarding best matches winds from the east through the south-south-east to south, but the spot is described as challenging because of the shorebreak, beach steepness, and rock hazards. Wind patterns for wind sports are not consistently reliable across sources, though afternoon sea-breeze influence is noted, with one source specifying an afternoon thermal window. One source also notes that a southern corner may be more sheltered from certain winds by the headland. Overall, the spot is most consistently presented as a surfing destination, with the strongest emphasis on cautious water entry/exit, careful rock awareness, and tide/crowd management during busier periods.