Ravena guide
Location
About the spot
Ravena Beach is one of the spots that make up the long Mar Grosso stretch, in Laguna, on the south coast of Santa Catarina, part of the city's circuit of beaches with good waves that also includes Cardoso, Cigana, Galheta, Gravatá, Tereza and Ipuã. The bottom is sand and the spot usually holds swell well, with conditions that vary a lot with the swell, being one more option within the popular Santa Catarina Big Surf Route, which brings together some of Brazil's most respected big-wave destinations.
The city of Laguna, home of Anita Garibaldi, has been investing in infrastructure to welcome athletes and promote surf-related tourism in the region. The crowd varies with the size of the swell, getting more contested on days when Ravena delivers better conditions than the neighboring Mar Grosso spots. It's worth following the forecast closely and comparing with the other beaches on the route before deciding where to surf that day.
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Ideal conditions
Safety and respect
The forecast is an estimate and the sea changes fast. Check the conditions on site before paddling out, be honest about your level, respect local surfers and priority rules in the water, and stay away from rocks and currents when in doubt.