Luz

Luz Beach is in Imbituba, on the south coast of Santa Catarina, between Praia do Rosa and Barra de Ibiraquera, and still works as a relatively open secret among local surfers, who don't tend to promote the spot with much enthusiasm. The bottom is light sand and the influence of Ilha do Batuta offshore shapes the swell in a way that produces waves with more personality than neighboring Rosa Sul, with fast entries and good power, especially on southeast swell days with south or southeast wind.

In summer, when the ocean calms down, softer ripples attract longboarders and beginners, keeping the spot never too crowded, since knowledge of the wave passes from generation to generation among locals. Between July and November, the waters off the beach become one of the most extraordinary southern right whale watching points on the Santa Catarina coast, visible even from the top of Morro Elegante. Because it's a natural preservation area, tourist infrastructure is still scarce, so it's worth bringing water and food before going.