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.

February: Still Struggling

February offers a slight uptick in wind quality (43% ideal) compared to January, but the swell remains mediocre. The average height is still 1.4m with an 8.4s period. The dominant swell directions remain the E (18.1%) and ESE (19.1%), though the SE (17.9%) and SSE (12.7%) begin to gain a bit more traction. These southerly swells are closer to the optimal band, but they're still too short in period to really light up the point. The wind pattern sees NNE and NE breezes (over 38% combined) often at 10-20kph, ruining the surface. When the wind does clock around to the W or NW, and a pulse of south swell lines up, you can snag a few fun, head-high waves, but those moments are fleeting. Overall, it's a transitional month that rarely delivers consistent quality.