Naufragados

Naufragados Beach is the southernmost in Florianópolis, about 43 km from downtown, and can only be reached by a trail of about 3 km from Caieira da Barra do Sul, or by boat, which keeps the place isolated and without any visitor facilities. The bottom is sand and, with south or southeast swell combined with north or northeast wind, the right end of the beach delivers super-long, barreling rights, among the longest tubes on the whole island, although most waves close out before they finish.

The crowd on classic days is high despite the difficult access, but on days of medium or small swell it's still possible to surf practically alone, something rare for a spot of this quality. During the mullet fishing season, surfing is usually suspended in the area, so it's worth confirming before tackling the trail. The walk, about 40 to 50 minutes through waterfalls and colonial ruins, is already part of the experience, and it's worth setting aside time to also visit the historic lighthouse at the tip of the beach.