Martim de Sa 76.3
#2141 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Rio de Janeiro · near Guaratinguetá
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearWarm waterIntermediate
Surf score76.3 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days27% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell33% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.2 ft median
Water24°C a rash vest or 2 mm
Best time to surf Martim de Sa
The best time to surf Martim de Sa is May, June, July. The season runs May to Jun. In May the water sits around 24°C, so pack a rash vest or 2 mm, and the typical wave is 1.5 m. The nearest airport is GIG (144 km) and the nearest town is Guaratinguetá (84 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 16% | 1.0 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Feb | 99% | 24% | 1.1 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Mar | 100% | 36% | 1.2 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Apr | 100% | 26% | 1.3 m | 25°C | boardies |
| May | 100% | 47% | 1.5 m | 24°C | vest |
| Jun | 98% | 44% | 1.5 m | 22°C | vest |
| Jul | 99% | 37% | 1.3 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 100% | 22% | 1.4 m | 22°C | vest |
| Sep | 100% | 22% | 1.4 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Oct | 100% | 14% | 1.4 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Nov | 100% | 15% | 1.3 m | 22°C | vest |
| Dec | 99% | 18% | 1.1 m | 26°C | boardies |
Why 76.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
15.9
Groundswell 12%
6.3
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.3
Water comfort 10%
7.9
Access 10%
4.9
The detail
Faces 130° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 82% of days. Mean peak period 10.1 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 42%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -23.304, -44.553 (OpenStreetMap).
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