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Praia da Baleia: surf spot in Maresias

Suits all levels.

Wave
Beach break, lefts & rights
Level
all levels
Faces
SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
Best tide
all tides, dropping (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
Best season
Apr – Sep: April, May, June, July, August, September
Water temperature
20–26°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
Location
Maresias, Brazil (-23.7760, -45.6835)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Praia da Baleia?

Praia da Baleia is in Maresias, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides, dropping. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.

What wind is offshore at Praia da Baleia?

Praia da Baleia faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Praia da Baleia?

The best tide at Praia da Baleia is all tides, dropping, from published surf guides (en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Praia da Baleia good for beginners?

Praia da Baleia suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Where can I stay near Praia da Baleia?

The nearest places to stay are Vila Atlântica Inn (2.7 km away), QuiroHouse DC (2.8 km away), Nau Royal (2.8 km away) and Pousada Camburi (2.9 km away). Swell Cabin lists 371 places to stay within 10 km of Maresias.

What is the surf forecast for Praia da Baleia?

Swell Cabin rates Praia da Baleia hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.

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