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“On its day Maresias is a great break: good wedge going right at the headland, south end. If it's good it's got quiet a few good peaks along the beach. Some great local surfers. Gets crowded with kooks from Sao Paulo and also good surfers who come from Guaruja. Get up early and do the dawn patrol, because these Brazillians don't know how to get out of bed before 8.30. Usually a friendly vibe in the water and the beach is very safe. Other good breaks further South Cambury has good waves at either end and Balea has a good peeling wave that appeals to longboarders. These beaches all only hold around 8ft occasionally more depending on the sand. Buy your surf gear in Boicucanga at Ruda surf they have good prices compared to the more exclusive beaches.”
jay from AUSTRALIA - 27 Aug 2015
Maresias Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 15 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.3(1: Maresias is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.1(1: Maresias is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in São Paulo. 5: the best break in São Paulo). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Maresias can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.9(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Maresias, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.9(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Maresias are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Maresias is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Maresias requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.1(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.1(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Maresias for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.4(1: Camping at Maresias is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.9(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Maresias is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.9(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Maresias, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.1(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Maresias where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Hello Maresias surfer.
I am sea lover from Japan
I will go to Brazil and want to try do surf at Maresias
But I cannot bring my board to Brazil so I am looking for surf shops and want to hire the short board
But I cannot get any information about the shop around Maresias
Please let me know someone weather I can hire the board at this point or not.......
If someone know could you please send mail to me.
To all sea lover
Thanks regards
westdragon777ATgmail.com”
Ryu Nishizawa from JAPAN - 12 Jan 2013
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