Ferrugem Canto Direito

The right end of Ferrugem Beach, in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, is the classic point of the spot, recognized for the fast, challenging waves that gather the region's most experienced surfers. The bottom is sand and a natural channel eases the paddle out to the outside, forming strong, steep waves that call for advanced level, with the best window between March and October, when south or southeast swell meets offshore wind and mid to rising tide.

The crowd here is concentrated and contested, since the right end is the most coveted point on the beach, unlike the center and the left end, which are more accessible. Around it, Ferrugem offers trails, dunes and lively nightlife in summer, which draws people from all over Brazil even outside the water. Respect the level of the spot before paddling out there, since it's not the stretch for anyone still learning.