Maresias, Beach and district in São Sebastião, Brazil.
Maresias is a beach and residential district in São Sebastião, Brazil, where coastline and settlement extend over five kilometers. The yellow sand sits between Atlantic Forest slopes, while the current pulls strongly through the bay.
Surfers reached the beach in 1974 while searching for new waves north of Guarujá. The discovery led to a permanent community forming over the following decades.
The area draws surfers who come for the consistent swells that shape daily routines along the coast. The waves have formed a generation of athletes who later compete internationally, making this spot known within the surfing community.
Roads from São Sebastião lead directly to the beach, connecting it to larger cities in São Paulo state. Visiting early morning or late afternoon works best when the sun is less intense and the surf becomes more visible.
The name comes from ocean winds that blow regularly through the bay and shape the waves. These winds also influence the climate of the neighboring district, often bringing moist air from the ocean.
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