Praia da Macumba - surf spot statistics

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.

In January, Praia da Macumba offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.3m and a decent 9.2s period, providing enough energy for quality rides. The swell is predominantly from the east to southeast (E to SSE), with the best contributions coming from the E (12.11% in the 1-1.5m range) and S (10.74% in the 1-1.5m range). Bigger waves (1.5m+) are present but less frequent, peaking in the S and SSW directions. Wind conditions are favorable only 28% of the time, with lighter winds mostly from the NE to SE range, though stronger winds (20-30kph) from the NE and ENE can occasionally create chop. Surfers can expect workable waves, but the wind and swell consistency suggest variable sessions—best on days when the wind stays light and the E or S swell energy aligns well. Not epic, but enough for regular sessions with occasional good days.