The sea at the beach is shaken with big waves and the current is also strong, being one of the most popular surf points in Brazil, serving as a point for some tournaments.[1] The sand is yellowish and soft with 5 kilometers in length. The neighborhood beside the beach attracts many tourists for its variety of restaurants and shops, especially young people, because of its night clubs.[1] There are also programmed walks in the Atlantic Forest.[1]
The beach was discovered in 1974 by surfers who started to explore the beaches north beyond Guarujá.[citation needed]