Surf spot

Prainha de Carapebus

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

Country: Brazil, Espirito Santo
Coordinates: -20.2365, -40.2150

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Wave period (s)	4.7	4.5	5.2	5.8	6.8	6.7	4	5.2	4.8	4.8	5.8	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.4	7.2	7.2	7.3	6.8	7.2	7	6.3	6.8	7.1	4.2	4.3	4.5	6.5	8.4	7.3	5	4.5	6.4	7.8	5.1	6.8	7.8	7.2	7.1	8.4	8.7	9.2	9.3	9.4	9.2	9.1	9.3	9.2	9.3
Wave energy (kJ)	27	20	18	18	25	28	15	14	20	15	35	37	35	33	33	32	30	28	28	27	27	28	28	28	28	25	28	26	27	25	21	19	19	18	19	23	17	9	16	26	26	21	29	28	40	27	39	38	46	54	60	65	56	50	46	47
Wind speed (km/h)	10.9	9.8	8.6	16	16.7	17	14.1	5.5	2.6	2.8	3.8	5.4	10.8	10.9	7.7	4	2.9	2.6	1.3	9	13.8	20.2	7.4	6.6	8	10.4	6.3	7.3	12.2	14.9	3.6	6.1	4.8	3.6	5.7	9.2	21.3	19.8	15.5	14.4	8.6	7.2	7.4	13.4	11.2	11.6	9.3	7.7	4.8	4.8	3.2	2.6	6.4	9	5.7	5.1
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Prainha de Carapebus (Espírito Santo, Brazil) is a beachbreak surf spot on the coast of Serra, just north of Vitória. It’s known for a scenic, relatively uncrowded setting with a mix of beach and dune scenery, plus generally fun Atlantic swell exposure.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best on: Swells from the south to southeast, with north/northeast wind usually being cleaner
Wave quality: Can be playful and fun, but conditions can change quickly
Crowd: Often lighter than more famous urban breaks nearby, though local surfers are active
Vibe: More relaxed and natural than city beaches, with a fishing/community feel in parts of the area

Surf conditions

Best size: Works from small to medium surf, and can pick up larger swell too
Shape: Because it’s a beachbreak, peaks can shift along the sandbars, offering both lefts and rights
Tide: Tide can matter a lot; different sandbars may work better at different stages
Wind: Offshore or light winds improve it noticeably

Things to keep in mind

Sandbar changes: Like most beachbreaks, the best peaks move with storms and seasons
Currents: Can be strong when surf is bigger
Access: Usually accessible from the beach, but conditions and entry points can vary
Hazards: Watch for rips, especially after heavier swell

Overall

Prainha de Carapebus is a solid Atlantic beachbreak with potential for fun, rippable waves when swell and wind line up. It’s a good option if you want a less urban surf experience in Espírito Santo.