Ponta Grossa Surf Guide

Ponta Grossa in Sao Paulo is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east. There is a right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rocks in the line up.

Ponta Grossa Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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24.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ponta Grossa:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ponta Grossa occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Ponta Grossa (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Ponta Grossa with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 39% of the time in April while 38% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 23% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
39%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
38%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
23%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ponta Grossa Location Map

Interactive Ponta Grossa surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ponta Grossa is Sao Jose Dos Campos Airport (SJK) in Brazil, 90 km (56 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ponta Grossa is Santos Air Base Airport (SSZ), also in Brazil, 139 km (86 miles) away.

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Ponta Grossa Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 22:08 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.5
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1.3
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1.2
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1.1
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Period (s) 14 14 14 13
Wind (km/h)
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Swell History at Ponta Grossa

Surf stats for Ponta Grossa, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Ponta Grossa

Wind stats for Ponta Grossa, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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