Itapiruba - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (April - August)

As winter settles in over the South Atlantic, Itapiruba awakens. The months from April through August deliver a consistent pulse of south quadrant swell—particularly from S and SSE—that wraps beautifully into the southeast-facing beach. The average wave height climbs to 1.7m and the period stretches to 9-10s, giving you that punchy, powerful ride. More importantly, the offshore wind window from the NW quadrants (W, WNW, NW, NNW) opens up, with ideal wind percentages topping 60% in June. This is when the stars align: long-period groundswell meeting glassy conditions. It's the time to score clean, rippable walls and the occasional pumping set.

Fair Surf Season (March & September)

These shoulder months are a mixed bag. March still holds onto late-summer east-southeast swell energy but with a slightly longer period and improving wind odds (44% ideal). September sees a peak in average swell height at 1.9m, but the wind turns fickle—ideal wind drops to 37% with strong northeasterly trades often spoiling the surface. You'll get plenty of size, but the wind can chop up what would otherwise be a good session. Pick your windows carefully when the NW wind kicks in.

Low Surf Season (October - February)

Spring and summer bring warm air but frustrating surf. From October to February, the dominant swell shifts to the E, ENE, and ESE quadrants—not the optimal directions for this southeast-facing spot. These east swells are often short-period (8-8.5s) and accompanied by brisk onshore or cross-shore winds from the NE and E, with ideal wind percentages languishing in the low-to-mid 30s. The average height hovers around 1.4-1.5m, too often producing weak, choppy, and grovelly conditions. Sure, you can get a fun-sized wave on the right day, but expect more mush than magic.

December: Summer Returns

December kicks off summer with mediocre surf. Average swell 1.5m, period 8.4s. The dominant swell comes from the east and northeast (ENE 18.1%, E 19.1%, ESE 17.4%). These are short-period, often wind-swell waves. Wind ideal percentage is 36%, with NE (21.2%) and NNE (20.7%) blowing at 10-20kph. Offshore flow from the NW quadrant is minimal (under 6%). The beach faces southeast, so these east swells are typically accompanied by onshore or side-onshore winds, creating choppy, surface-affected waves. You'll find small, fun-sized waves on a good day, but the quality is low. A rare south swell with a W wind can produce a few good sets, but it's the exception. Summer is here, and the surf reflects it—plan a boat trip or enjoy the beach vibes.