Paúba

Paúba Beach is in São Sebastião, on the north coast of São Paulo, about 25 km from downtown and 4 km from Maresias, with the feel of a fishing village and colorful boats on the sand. The bottom is shallow, forming a classic shorebreak with extremely hollow and powerful waves, perfect for bodyboarding but also contested by experienced surfers chasing barrels, since the spot takes courage and is not among the most consistent because of the beach's geographic position.

It was there that two-time world champion Gabriel Medina appeared as a boy, and the spot gained national fame as one of the most respected points in Brazilian surfing precisely for its difficulty and the rare quality of its classic days. At the left end, a small stream that comes down from the mountains forms freshwater pools on the beach, great for relaxing out of the water. The best season to catch Paúba good runs from April to November, but it is a spot recommended only for those with plenty of experience and stable equipment.