Cacimba do Padre - surf spot statistics

Cacimba do Padre in Brazil is a powerful beach break known for its heavy, barreling waves, best suited for advanced surfers. The spot receives consistent swell year-round, but the best conditions are typically found from January through April. During these months, ground swells dominate (55-63% of the time), providing cleaner, more organized waves with mean swell sizes around 1.8-1.9m. Wind conditions are also relatively better in this period, with good winds occurring 27-38% of the time—though onshore winds still prevail, particularly in January and February. March stands out as the most favorable month, offering a solid combination of ground swell dominance (63%) and the highest chance of favorable winds (38%). From May onward, wind swell becomes more prominent, peaking from June to September (64-74% wind swell), which can lead to less predictable wave quality. Swell size increases slightly during these months (2.0-2.1m), but bad wind conditions become significantly more frequent, reaching 84-90% from June to December. The worst wind conditions occur from August to November, with good wind days dropping to just 9-11%. While the waves remain surfable, the strong onshore winds and mixed swells make consistency and quality harder to rely on. December sees a slight improvement with ground swells returning to 58%, but wind conditions remain poor (87% bad). Overall, the ideal window for surfing Cacimba do Padre is early in the year, especially March, when swell direction, size, and wind align most favorably.

In February, Cacimba do Padre offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.9m and a favorable average period of 11.2s, indicating powerful and well-organized waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the north-northwest (NNW), contributing to 17.31% of waves in the 1.5-2m range and 8.61% in the 2-2.5m range, making it the most consistent and sizable swell producer. The majority of wave heights fall between 1.5-2.5m, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller (0.5-1.5m) and larger (over 2.5m) waves are rare. Wind conditions are less reliable, with only 31% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (E, ENE, NE). The predominant winds are from the ESE (10-30kph), which can create choppy conditions but also occasionally moderate cross-shore setups. Overall, February delivers consistent, powerful waves, but wind variability means surfers should prioritize early sessions or days with lighter easterly components for cleaner conditions.