Surf spot

Praia de Camburi

Forecast conditions and map view for Praia de Camburi in Brazil, Espirito Santo. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Espirito Santo
Coordinates: -20.2758, -40.2710

Metric
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Wave direction	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	4.8	5.1	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.6	5.6	4.7	4.8	5	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.8	5	4.5	7.1	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	7	7.1	7.3	5.8	7	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.1	7.7	7.5	7.3	7	7.2	7.8	7.1	8.7	8.3	8.6	8.7	8.7	9.1	7.5	7.6	7.8	8.9	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	38	37	31	28	30	27	31	29	35	38	38	36	28	23	24	23	34	48	48	49	46	43	41	41	41	42	41	43	41	42	29	38	45	45	45	43	44	44	48	47	46	35	28	28	23	34	27	34	40	41	55	59	50	47	83	97
Wind speed (km/h)	18.8	12.8	13.7	20.7	27	25.1	21.5	17.4	15.4	14.8	14.7	23.4	22.7	26.3	3.6	14.2	16.9	16.8	12.9	19.5	18.4	18.8	15.8	14.4	10.6	4.8	3.7	2.8	10.8	10	9.4	6.9	9.4	16.2	6.4	3.5	8.7	8.1	13.3	7.6	7.6	4.2	7.3	12	22.6	21.1	20	15.1	17.4	14.8	14.7	11.6	11.6	16.7	15.8	10.2
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Praia de Camburi is the main urban beach in Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It’s a long, exposed stretch of coastline that gets regular swell and is one of the more accessible surf spots in the region.

Surf character

Beach break: Camburi is typically a sandy beach break, so the sandbanks shift with tides and seasons.
Wave quality: It can offer fun, fast-breaking peaks, especially when the sand lines up well.
Conditions: Best on clean swell with light offshore winds. Because it’s exposed, it can also get choppy quickly when the wind is onshore.
Wave type: Usually better for intermediate surfers, though smaller days can be good for beginners depending on the section and crowd.

Swell and tide

It works best with southerly to southeast swell, which is common along this part of the Brazilian coast.
Mid tide often produces the most workable surf, but this can vary a lot with the current sand setup.
On bigger swells, it can become punchy and powerful, with stronger currents.

Beach and atmosphere

Since it’s in the middle of the city, the beach has a busy urban feel rather than a remote surf vibe.
There are usually plenty of facilities nearby: cafés, restaurants, shops, and accommodations.
The long beachfront also makes it easy to find different peaks along the sand.

Pros

Easy access from Vitória
Long beach with multiple surfable peaks
Good for casual sessions and surf checks
Great nearby amenities

Cons

Wind and tide sensitive
Sandbanks can change quickly
Can get crowded
Urban water quality can vary after heavy rain

Overall

Praia de Camburi is a convenient, reliable urban beach break with decent potential when conditions line up. It’s not usually a heavy reef or world-class wave, but it can be a very enjoyable spot for everyday surfing, especially for locals and visitors staying in Vitória.