Surf: A final and often worthwhile option is to take a ferry over to the beautiful coast of Ilhabela. If it’s dry then a dirt road will allow you to gain access to Castelhanos, which has hollow surf on an E swell. Long-walled tube sections amongst the close-outs it can get epic for the light crowd that grows on weekends. Environment: Not a very good beginner beach with slamming lips and a lack of channels. Camp in front of the break or find a room.