Camacho - surf spot statistics

Camacho, Brazil, offers surfable waves year-round, but conditions vary significantly by month. The best time to surf here depends on swell quality, size, and wind conditions. From May to July, the ground swell percentage peaks at 61-63%, indicating more consistent and powerful waves, while wind swell dominates the rest of the year. The mean swell size remains steady around 1.5-1.7m, with the biggest waves typically in May, June, and July. However, wind conditions are generally poor throughout the year, with good wind days rarely exceeding 26% (May being the best). Offshore winds are more likely in March and May, but even then, they remain inconsistent. The worst wind conditions occur from June to December, with bad winds exceeding 80% probability. Late summer and early autumn (March-May) see the best balance between ground swell presence and slightly improved wind chances, though surfers should still expect onshore winds most days. Winter months (June-August) bring higher ground swell energy but suffer from persistent bad winds. Early-season surfers might prefer March or April when ground swell is strong (50%) without the extreme wind issues of later months. Overall, Camacho is a spot for committed surfers who can handle less-than-ideal wind conditions, with the best potential for good sessions in late autumn (May) when swell direction, size, and wind odds align slightly better.

April offers decent surf conditions at Camacho, with an average swell height of 1.6m and a solid 10.7s period, indicating consistent, well-formed waves. The swell is primarily from the ESE to SSE directions, with the most frequent wave heights between 1-2m (peaking in the 1-1.5m range). This suggests manageable but punchy waves, suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. Larger sets (1.5-2.5m+) occur around 18-20% of the time, mainly from SE/SSE, providing more powerful rides. Wind conditions are less ideal, with only 18% of days offering clean offshore or light cross-shore winds (mostly from the NW/WNW sector). The rest of the time, winds tend to be onshore (E/ESE/SE) at 10-30kph, which can create choppier conditions. Early mornings may provide cleaner sessions before winds pick up. Overall, April delivers rideable waves with occasional quality days, but patience and timing are key due to inconsistent wind conditions.