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Surf GuideSanta Catarina
Praia de Garopaba
Praia de Garopaba is the city-center beach in Garopaba, with a wide boardwalk, cafes, and the town's main seaside meeting point. It is an urban beach with a protected feel from the promenade, but the exposed sand face still throws proper lefts and rights when the east swell is on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia de Garopaba in Santa Catarina.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSanta Catarina, BR
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The beach works across the tide, but you still want to watch the open sand face for rips and for which section is standing up cleanest from the boardwalk side.
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