Surf spot

Jacaraípe- Solemar

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

Country: Brazil, Espirito Santo
Coordinates: -20.1356, -40.1806

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.8	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	SSE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.1	7	7.1	6.8	4.8	4.2	7	8	7.3	7.2	7.7	8.2	8.4	5.6	5.5	5.6	5.5	6.7	8.7	8.1	6.5	4.8	5	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.6	5.3	6.2	6.4	6.6	5.6	5	5	5	5.1	5	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	40	40	41	42	43	39	37	34	32	29	29	28	29	30	26	27	27	26	23	21	21	18	18	20	23	27	26	24	25	24	25	21	23	27	25	24	22	19	24	40	59	67	64	52	44	54	56	45	45	51	49	44	41	40	39	39
Wind speed (km/h)	5	2.2	6.1	10.4	12.6	15.3	13.4	10	9.4	9.5	8.8	5.4	5.4	8.6	3.4	1.1	5.2	4.8	3.6	13.3	13.5	21	10.5	7.7	5	5.2	5.9	4	5.3	13.4	17.7	19.7	16.1	14.4	12.6	13.7	12.7	13.4	12.3	9.9	6.6	5.2	5.2	5.8	8.3	8.9	8.8	7.9	7.2	5.8	7.2	6.1	11.6	11.9	6.9	5.2
Wind direction	NNWOffshore	SGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSEOnshore	ESEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWOffshore	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	ENECross	NECross-off	NCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSEOnshore	SWCross-on	SGlassy	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	NNECross-off

Jacaraípe – Solemar (Espírito Santo, Brazil) is a well-known surf zone on the coast of Serra, just north of Vitória. It’s part of the Jacaraípe beach stretch, with Solemar referring to one of the access points/sections along this shoreline.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, but it can also work for beginners on smaller, gentler days
Consistency: Fairly consistent compared with many spots in the region
Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy, hollow sections when the sandbanks are aligned

Conditions

Swell: Works best with S/SE swell, though it can handle different directions depending on sand formation
Wind: Typically prefers light offshore winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy
Tide: Often more dependable around mid to low tide, but this can vary with the sandbanks
Bottom: Sandy, so it’s generally safer than reef or rock breaks

What to expect

A lively local surf scene
Shifting sandbanks, so the peak can move over time
Good size range, from mellow fun waves to more powerful sessions after a solid swell
Can get crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends and holidays

Atmosphere

Jacaraípe has a more urban, local Brazilian beach feel than a remote surf destination. Around Solemar you’ll find a mix of local surfers, beachgoers, and nearby food and service options, making it a practical spot for a surf day.

Good to know

Check the current sandbank setup before paddling out
Be aware of strong currents on bigger days
Respect local surfers and keep an eye on crowd dynamics