Surf spot

Barrote-Jacaraipe

Forecast conditions and map view for Barrote-Jacaraipe in Brazil, Espirito Santo. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Espirito Santo
Coordinates: -20.1511, -40.1835

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Wave period (s)	4.8	4.9	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.5	4.3	5.2	5.3	5.9	5.5	5.3	5.5	4.8	5	6.5	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.3	7	7	7.3	5.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	6.4	7.5	7.5	6.8	7	7.2	7.4	6.5	8.3	7.3	8.5	8.4	8.8	8.4	7.8	7.6	7.9	8.4	9.3
Wave energy (kJ)	33	32	29	28	28	25	26	19	28	30	30	34	24	22	20	22	26	43	40	39	37	35	35	33	33	34	33	33	33	33	20	32	31	32	33	32	30	29	30	30	31	27	24	19	15	22	19	21	23	23	25	32	31	29	39	46
Wind speed (km/h)	14.5	11.5	10.5	14.8	18.4	16.9	17.8	10.1	10.9	13.7	12.6	19.8	15.9	14.5	11.8	7.7	17.8	16.5	13.5	15.7	15.2	12.8	10.8	11.7	9.4	5.4	4.2	3.4	6.6	7.9	5.1	5.8	7.2	8.7	5.8	7.1	8.5	20	10.8	5.8	5.9	6.1	4.5	10.1	16.7	18.4	18	15.2	14	15.1	14	12.1	12.7	12.2	14	11
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Barrote-Jacaraípe is a surf spot in Jacaraípe, Espírito Santo, Brazil, on the state’s coastline just north of Vitória. It’s part of the broader Serra beach area and is known as a more local, accessible beach break rather than a heavily touristy destination.

Surf conditions

Type of break: Mostly beach break
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy waves when conditions line up
Best swell: Handles E and SE swells well, with beach shape affecting performance
Wind: Typically better with offshore or light winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy
Skill level: Can work for beginners to intermediate surfers, though larger swells may create faster, more powerful waves

Spot character

The spot tends to be more local and relaxed, with a straightforward beach setup.
Conditions can change fairly quickly because of shifting sandbars.
It’s often a good option when nearby spots are crowded or less favorable.

Environment

The coastline around Jacaraípe is urban and coastal, with easy access from the city area.
Expect a warm-water surf environment typical of Brazil’s southeast coast.

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter months in Brazil often bring more consistent swell to Espírito Santo.
Mornings are often the best time due to cleaner wind conditions.