Ipua

Ipuã Beach, also called Ilhota, is in the Santa Marta Lighthouse area, in Laguna, on the south coast of Santa Catarina, and occupies the left end of the same sand strip as Galheta, with access by ferry across the Molhes da Barra. The bottom is sand, with a submerged rock slab that helps wave quality, taking south, southeast and east swell, although the best direction is pure southeast between 2 and 6 feet, forming long, very maneuverable waves, similar to those at neighboring Galhetinha.

On classic days there are good barrels and critical sections for lip maneuvers, with ideal moderate west or northwest wind and a preference for mid tide, although it works at any tide. It's a more deserted beach than the busy Cardoso, sought by those who prefer peace and quiet even while being part of the same Farol wave circuit. The tip is to enjoy the ferry crossing as part of the trip and not be alarmed by the urbanization the area has been going through in recent years.