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 November, Camacho offers surfers consistent mid-sized waves with an average swell height of 1.5m and a solid 9.5s period, indicating well-formed, powerful waves ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The swell distribution shows a dominant ESE to SSE direction, with the highest frequency of rideable waves (1–2.5m) coming from these angles, particularly in the 1–1.5m range (13.57% ESE, 11.29% SSE). Larger waves (2–2.5m) are less frequent but present, mostly from SE and E directions. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 19% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds, primarily from the NE to ENE sector. However, moderate onshore SE to ESE winds (10–30kph) are common, which can create chop, especially in the afternoons. For the best sessions, prioritize early mornings when winds are lighter and swells are cleanest. Late November may see slightly stronger swells as the South Atlantic storm season ramps up. Overall, expect fun, workable waves but scout wind forecasts for optimal sessions.