Best SUP spots in Brazil
The best SUP spots in Brazil over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Brazil: January–April, December. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Cumbuco, Barra Grande & Itacaré.
- For beginners: Cumbuco, Barra Grande & Itacaré.
CumbucoCeará · best all year12 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 29°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 27 km2
Barra GrandePiauí · best all year12 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 29°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PHB 35 km3
ItacaréBahia · best all year12 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km4
Florianópolis – Lagoa da ConceiçãoSanta Catarina · best January–March7 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FLN 11 kmThe best SUP spots in Brazil, ranked by water temperature through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Brazil
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MarchMar | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AprilApr | 28°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| MayMay | 27°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| JuneJun | 26°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| JulyJul | 25°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| AugustAug | 25°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| SeptemberSep | 25°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| OctoberOct | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| NovemberNov | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| DecemberDec | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Brazil?
Best time for SUP in Brazil: January–April, December. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Brazil?
It depends on the month: about 29°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 25°C in July (no wetsuit).
Is Brazil good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Cumbuco, Barra Grande, Itacaré & Florianópolis – Lagoa da Conceição.
Which airport is closest?
Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 27 km from Cumbuco; Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), 35 km from Barra Grande; Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS), 59 km from Itacaré.