The coasts of South America feature a huge variety of waves, ranging from relatively calm surfs on the northern coast to fifteen-foot waves on the southwestern and southeastern coasts. The massive country of Brazil features both of these types of waves, making it a great place to go; there will be something for everyone depending on where you go in Brazil. It is no coincidence that many of the top surfers hail from South America.

Long out of the eye of the mainstream surfing community, South America is now coming onto the radar for its world-class waves. Although there are thousands of beaches that can be surfed up and down Brazil’s huge coastline, Copacabana and Ipanema are two of the most well-known beaches in Brazil. They can most definitely be surfed. Another popular destination for surfing and vacation in general is Rio de Janeiro. If you plan to enjoy the country while you are not surfing, Rio is a great place to go because of reasons that are known all too well to many.

A consistently excellent beach on the Atlantic side of South America (which is the only side that Brazil has a beach with), Florianopolis is known for world-class waves. Those interested in heading there for a vacation could book a vacation with Nexus Surf, which promises a deluxe stay in the city with beachfront accommodations and VIP access to the nightlife in the city. But most of all, the whole experience is geared towards surfing, offering access to both crowded beaches that are part social experience, part surf paradise, as well as remote locations where you have the surf all to yourself. The swells are consistent and among the best in Brazil, meaning that you will not be disappointed by your main reason for being in Brazil.

Regardless of where exactly you choose on Brazil’s extensive coastline to surf, you should find the experience to be extremely satisfying. Do some prior research about wave sizes to make sure you know what you are getting in to, and make some nice accommodations, but most of all, enjoy the journey.