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.

In February, Camacho offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a decent period of 8.7s, providing consistent, moderately powerful waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the east to southeast, with ENE and E contributing the largest share of waves in the 1-2.5m range, ensuring well-shaped, rideable surf. However, the wind is only favorable 18% of the time, often blowing from NNE to NE at moderate speeds (10-30kph), which can create chop or cross-shore interference. The best windows are likely when lighter winds align from the SE or E, but expect variable conditions. While bigger sets (2-2.5m) from the S and SSE add occasional punch, consistency leans toward chest-high to head-high waves. Advanced surfers can find quality sessions, especially early morning when winds are lighter, but onshore breezes frequently degrade conditions by midday. Overall, February delivers surfable waves, but patience and timing are key to scoring cleaner sessions.