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 September, Camacho offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.7m and a solid period of 10.6s, indicating consistent, well-formed waves. The swell primarily arrives from the ESE to SSE directions, with the majority of waves falling in the 1-2.5m range (around 58% of the time), providing good energy for intermediate to advanced surfers. Smaller days (0.5-1m) are rare (about 2.5%), while larger swells (over 2.5m) are infrequent (less than 0.5%). Wind conditions are somewhat inconsistent, with only 13% of days offering ideal offshore winds (light ENE to SE) for clean surf. Cross-shore or onshore winds are more common, particularly from the SE and SSE, often blowing at 10-30kph, which can create choppier conditions. To score the best sessions, watch for swells in the 1.5-2m range paired with lighter ENE or E winds. Overall, September delivers rideable waves most of the month, but patience is needed for those clean, groomed days.