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.

September: Size but with Wind

September is the last hurrah of winter swell. The average swell height peaks at 1.9m with a 9.4s period—the biggest average of the year. The direction is still favorable: ENE (15.4%), E (13.8%), ESE (13.6%), SE (13.4%), SSE (12.0%), and S (11.1%) all chime in, with a good portion in the 1.5-2.5m range and a few XL sets over 2.5m. However, wind quality takes a nosedive: ideal wind percentage drops to 37%. The NE trade wind machine revs up, with NNE (24.9%) and NE (15.5%) blowing strong at 10-30kph. Offshore NW winds are only 5-6% of the time. This creates a frustrating paradox—plenty of size, but often wind-chopped. You'll need to nail the rare offshore window to get crisp, powerful surf. Otherwise, expect bumpy but rideable waves for the determined.