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.

January at Camacho, Brazil, offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a solid period of 8.5s, providing consistent, well-organized waves. The dominant swell directions are ENE, E, and SE, with the majority of waves falling in the 1-2m range, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions are mixed—while only 16% of the time is ideal (likely light offshore or light cross-shore winds), the prevailing winds are from the NE and NNE, which can sometimes create choppy or cross-shore conditions. Strongest winds tend to come from the NNE and NE, occasionally exceeding 30kph, which may impact surf quality. Overall, January delivers rideable waves most days, with the best sessions occurring when winds are lighter or favorably aligned. Keep an eye on wind forecasts to score the cleanest conditions.