Morro dos Conventos - surf spot statistics

Morro dos Conventos in Brazil is a spot predominantly influenced by wind swells, with ground swells playing a secondary role. The best months for surfing here are typically from May to September, when ground swell contribution increases, averaging around 30-40%. During this period, mean swell size peaks at 1.5-1.8 meters, with September offering the largest waves (1.8m). However, wind conditions remain challenging year-round, with good wind days being relatively rare (14-28% probability). The worst wind conditions occur from September to December, when bad wind days exceed 80%. From January to April, swell size is consistent (1.4-1.5m), but wind swells dominate (67-85%), making conditions less ideal for advanced surfers. August and September provide bigger swells but suffer from poor wind alignment, while May and June offer a slightly better balance between swell size and wind conditions (28% good wind days). Overall, intermediate surfers may find manageable waves throughout the year, but the most consistent and powerful conditions occur mid-year despite the frequent onshore winds. For optimal sessions, target May-June when ground swells are stronger and wind odds are marginally better.

In November, Morro dos Conventos offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a consistent period of 8.8s, providing clean, well-spaced waves. Swell direction is primarily from the E to SSE, with the most frequent and sizable waves (1-2.5m) coming from the E, ESE, and SE sectors—ideal for this break. Smaller swells (0.5-1.5m) are common, but there's a solid chance of overhead waves (1.5-2.5m) around 30% of the time. Wind conditions are mixed: while only 16% of days have ideally light offshore winds (typically ENE to NE), stronger onshore winds (SSW to SW) can occasionally disrupt conditions, especially at higher speeds (20-40kph). The best windows for surfing will be during lighter NNE-NE winds or when winds shift offshore early in the day. Overall, November delivers rideable waves regularly, but patience and timing are key to scoring the cleanest sessions. Advanced surfers will find the most opportunities on days with E/SE swell and light NE winds.