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 June, Praia da Macumba offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.7m and a favorable 11.0s period, providing consistent energy for powerful waves. The swell distribution shows the best waves coming from the south (S, SSE, SSW), with a high percentage of waves in the 1–2.5m range—ideal for experienced surfers. Over 30% of wind conditions are clean, mostly light offshore (NW, NNW) or light cross-shore (NE, ENE), but moderate onshore winds (E, SE) can occasionally affect quality. Expect a mix of smaller playful days and stronger, hollow waves, especially when south swells dominate. Wind reliability is decent, but checking forecasts is recommended to score the best sessions. Overall, June delivers good surf with potential for great days when wind and swell align.