Praia da Grama: The Complete Guide
Quick facts
| Wave tech | Wavegarden Cove · electro-mechanical |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 7.2 ft / 2.2 m |
| Waves per hour | 1,000 |
| Skill levels | Private club |
| Public pricing | from $250 per session |
| Address | Fazenda da Grama, Itupeva, SP, Brazil |
Wave settings and pricing
Getting there
Praia da Grama is at Fazenda da Grama, Itupeva, SP, Brazil.
Events
Medina Invitational
Nov 15
The technology
Praia da Grama runs on Wavegarden Cove — a electro-mechanical system from Aizarnazabal. The Cove uses 46+ independent electro-mechanical modules along one wall. Each module pushes a submerged panel; sequencing the pushes creates a travelling swell that peels down the reef bay. Software controls the panel firing pattern, so a Cove can shift from a mellow Waikiki roller to an overhead barrel between waves.
Opened 2021 inside the Fazenda da Grama private residential complex, an hour north of São Paulo. Wavegarden's first South American Cove, funded and made famous by Gabriel Medina, who uses it as his primary training facility between WSL stops. Not open to the general public — access is via residency or invited pro session.
Frequently asked about Praia da Grama
+Can the public surf Praia da Grama?
No. Praia da Grama is inside a private residential community. Access is restricted to residents and invited pros — day-passes are not sold.
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