Gongaza Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Sao Paulo)
| Name: | Gongaza |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Gongaza in Sao Paulo is a sheltered beach break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Hazards include rips and pollution.
Overall Gongaza Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure illustrates the range of swells directed at Gongaza through an average year.... (show all text)
This chart describes how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different direct... (show all text)
Also see Gongaza surf quality by season and Gongaza surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Gongaza |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Gongaza:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Embare | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Quebra Mar | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Ilha Porchat | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Porta do Sol | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia da Ponta Grossa | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Gongaza: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 562 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2635 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2681 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2734 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3014 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Gongaza: |
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| Closest tide station | Santos, Brazil | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Parati, Brazil | 115 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 124 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Angra dos Reis, Brazil | 144 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Itacurussa, Brazil | 170 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Gongaza: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1504 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1536 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1550 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1553 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1567 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Gongaza: |
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| Closest city location | Praia Grande (Brazil) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cubatao (Brazil) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Guaruja (Brazil) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sao Vicente (Brazil) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santos (Brazil) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Gongaza is Santos Air Base Airport (SSZ) in Brazil, 7 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Gongaza is Congonhas (Sao Paulo) Airport (CGH), also in Brazil, 50 km (31 miles) away.
- Third is Guarulhos (Sao Paulo) Airport (GRU) in Brazil, 62 km (39 miles) away.
- Sao Jose Dos Campos Airport (SJK) in Brazil is 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Viracopos (Campinas) Airport (VCP), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Gongaza and is 135 km (84 miles) away.
