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Praia da Macumba - surf spot statistics
Praia da Macumba seasonal overview
Praia da Macumba in Brazil offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, influenced by swell type, wind quality, and wave size. The best months for surfing are typically from March to July, when ground swells dominate, providing cleaner and more consistent waves. March marks the transition, with 46% ground swells and 29% good wind days, improving further in April and May, where ground swells rise to 52-59% and swell size averages 1.6-1.7m. June and July maintain solid ground swell presence (58-50%) and decent wind conditions (30-25% good winds), with consistent 1.7m waves. Outside this window, wind swells prevail, particularly from September to December, leading to choppier conditions due to higher bad wind rates (80-86%) despite larger swell sizes (up to 1.8m). January and February are transitional, with wind swell dominating (70-63%), but February shows a promising increase in ground swell (36%) for early-season surfers. For optimal surfing, target April-July when ground swells peak, winds are less disruptive, and wave size remains consistently rideable.
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Conditions at Praia da Macumba in February
February at Praia da Macumba offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid period of 9.6s, suggesting well-formed, rideable waves. The dominant swell directions are from the E, ESE, and S, with the highest frequency of waves in the 1-1.5m range (13.95% from E, 12.14% from S). Larger swells (1.5-2.5m) occur less frequently but provide punchier sessions, especially when coming from S and SSW. Wind conditions are variable, with only 28% of the time being ideal for surfing. The best scenario is light offshore winds (N, NNE, NE), which occur occasionally but are often overshadowed by onshore ENE and E winds at moderate speeds (10-30kph). While the spot can get choppy with easterlies, there are still clean windows, particularly early mornings or when winds shift favorably. Overall, February delivers consistent surf with occasional quality days, though patience and timing are key due to wind variability.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Macumba in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Macumba during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Praia da Macumba for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Macumba for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Praia da Macumba.