Affected areas are in Ubatuba, Caraguatatuba, Mongaguá, Praia Grande, Guarujá, Ilhabela and São Sebastião; scenario is a consequence of intense rains in the State
The start of the event on the coast of São Paulo brought an important warning to bathers. The (Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo) reported that 18 are unsuitable for bathing in seven cities in the region. This scenario is a consequence of the intense events that have hit the State, as predicted by meteorologists. Forecasts indicate a rainier summer with mild temperatures in 2025, contrasting with the previous year, when significant heat waves were recorded. This milder climate can favor the recovery of water sources, especially in the North and Northeast regions of the country, which have faced periods of drought.
Among the affected beaches are four in , two in , one in Mongaguá, three in , one in , one in and six in . Cetesb monitors the bathing ability of 175 beaches on the coast of São Paulo, and the presence of red flags indicates unfavorable conditions for bathing. With the arrival of the end of year festivities, when the demand for coastal destinations increases significantly, swimmers are advised to check the conditions of the beaches before visiting them.
With the arrival of many tourists for Christmas and New Year, it is crucial that bathers pay attention to updates to ensure safety and health during leisure on São Paulo’s beaches. Furthermore, awareness of the importance of respecting signs and guidelines from authorities is essential to avoid health risks.
See which beaches are unsuitable for swimming
North Coast
- Itamambuca (Ubatuba)
- Itaguá 1 (Ubatuba)
- Itaguá 2 (Ubatuba)
- Lázaro (Ubatuba)
- Center (Caraguatatuba)
- Indaiá (Caraguatatuba)
- Prainha (São Sebastião)
- Cicadas (São Sebastião)
- Arrastão (São Sebastião)
- Pontal da Cruz (São Sebastião)
- Porto Grande (São Sebastião)
- Preta do Norte (São Sebastião)
- Itaquanduba (Ilhabela)
Baixada Santista:
- Perequê (Guarujá)
- Aviation (Praia Grande)
- Vila Mirim (Praia Grande)
- Maracanã (Praia Grande)
- Vera Cruz (Mongaguá)
*With information from Daniel Lian
*Report produced with the help of AI
