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.

November at Cacimba do Padre offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 2.0m and an excellent average period of 11.0s, ensuring powerful and well-formed waves. The dominant swell directions are ESE (38.72% of waves in the 1.5m+ range) and NNW (16.08% in the 1.5m+ range), producing consistent, high-quality waves with good energy. ESE swells frequently bring overhead conditions (22.25% at 1.5-2m, 14.67% at 2-2.5m), while NNW swells contribute strong mid-sized waves (8.75% at 1.5-2m, 7.30% at 2-2.5m). However, wind conditions are less favorable, with only 9% of winds being ideal for surfing. The prevailing winds are ESE (55.83% of the time) and SE (19.34%), often blowing at 20-30kph (43.87% for ESE), which can create choppy or cross-shore conditions. While the swell delivers excellent wave potential, surfers should monitor wind forecasts closely, as the best sessions will depend on rare lighter wind windows. Overall, November provides powerful, well-structured waves, but wind interference limits the number of clean sessions. Advanced surfers will find rewarding conditions when winds cooperate.