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.

December at Camacho, Brazil, offers consistent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.4m and a solid 9.2s period, providing well-formed, rideable waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the east-southeast (ESE, SE, SSE, and S), with the majority of waves in the 1-2m range (around 50% combined) and a smaller but notable presence of bigger waves (2-2.5m at ~5%). Wind conditions are less ideal, with only 13% of days offering favorable offshore or light cross-shore winds, mainly from the W to NW quadrant. However, winds from the SE to SSE dominate (often 10-30kph), which can create onshore chop, particularly on larger days. Surfers should target early mornings when winds are lighter or watch for rare W/NW wind days for cleaner conditions. Overall, expect punchy, mid-sized waves with occasional bigger sets but variable wind quality.