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.

March at Praia da Macumba offers decent surf conditions with potential for intermediate to advanced surfers. The average swell height is 1.4m, paired with a solid 10.3s period, providing well-shaped, consistent waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the south and southeast, with the highest frequency in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m ranges (peaking from S and SSE directions). This creates clean, rideable waves, especially when combined with the spot's natural orientation. However, wind conditions can be hit-or-miss—only 29% of the time is the wind ideal (offshore or light cross-shore). ENE to ESE winds dominate, often bringing onshore or side-shore effects, which may reduce wave quality. Stronger winds (20-30kph) from NE to E directions are common, potentially chopping up the swell. For the best sessions, watch for days with lighter SSE or S winds. Overall, March delivers rideable waves with good energy, but wind luck plays a big role in scoring clean conditions.