Silveira Garopaba Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S and SE are best for the wrap, but picks up NE as well.
Wind
Calm or offshore from the SW to NW.
Surf Height
Chest high to 2X overhead. But holds up to 3X overhead.
Tide
One of the few spots around that favor a higher tide.
Silveira Garopaba Surf Guide
Many Brazilians consider Silveira to be Brazil's best wave, as it is one of its only true rock-bottom pointbreaks. It is a grassy headland with cobblestone rocks, and the wave wraps around in long, hollow walls.The location itself is beautiful, situated in a tropical valley between two forested headlands. There is a small lake nearby, and mountains ring the horizon, and with the consistency and quality of the other waves in the region, Brazilians like to call this area the "Brazilian Hawaii."The location and setup are really quite stunning. A large hill rises at the headland, covered in greenery, and the bend in the coast that forms the point is as good a setup as you could hope for. Despite its legendary appeal to surfers, the town and the area have preserved their charming country sort of ways. Cows can be seen from the lineup, grazing on the flatlands behind the beach and occasionally wandering up the hillsides.The wave itself is a true gem, one of those dream waves that combine a couple of warbling barrel sections that can have your heart racing, then backs off enough to let you throw one up on the lip. With the big headland, it stays rideable through most of the day. The only really bad wind is an east or northeast, and actually a light bump on it in the afternoon can make it more fun, as the crumbling sections offer launch ramps and soft spots to play around on.Imagine taking Rincon and Trestles and mixing them up. Silveira is what you'd get. A great wave and super fun, but no secret.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size of course, and which spot exactly. Behind the rocks at the right corner and in the middle of the beach ("Mike Tyson") is more suitable for more experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Holiday fun on the beach, aggro charging in the water.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Can be heavy, but there are the rare days. Keep an eye on it when you're around and be on it. Or, better yet, dawn patrol on a Saturday or Sunday morning after the big nights in town.
Spot Rating
Perfect
One of the best right handers of Brazil, holding big waves in the right corner. Also it has good surf options in the middle of the beach.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Easy, but can be long paddles the bigger it gets.
Water Quality
Clean
Fairly clean for the most part.
Hazards
Some rocks at the right corner. Current can get bad on bigger days.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy. Watch for thorns in the grass when you're barefoot.
Bottom
Cobblestone rocks and sand.
Best Season
Fall and winter are best, but breaks year-round.
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