Surf spot

Cachorro

Forecast conditions and map view for Cachorro in Brazil, Fernando do Noronha. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Fernando do Noronha
Coordinates: -3.8389, -32.4111

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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	0.9	1	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1.2	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1.3	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	0.6	0.7	0.9
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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.6	7.8	8.9	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.3	5.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.7	7	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	7.2	7	8.3	6.2	7	8.7	8.6	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.6	5.5	5.5	8.4	9.9	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	214	207	198	166	156	140	173	127	120	113	102	97	91	44	60	138	138	140	134	130	126	122	122	126	134	136	129	127	136	138	113	110	102	132	107	62	76	96	94	113	127	117	105	92	95	105	119	132	128	121	119	120	119	58	86	88
Wind speed (km/h)	21.6	24.9	23	21.2	27.2	31.4	28.4	26.5	28.7	26.2	22.9	31.9	26.1	30.6	28.8	29	20.1	24.9	27.4	24.9	27.4	25	25.5	27.5	24.9	24.6	26.9	26.4	23.1	23	28.9	28.5	27.1	26.3	30.4	30.1	29	29.1	30.8	31.4	30.3	29.5	29	33.4	30.1	28.6	27.1	29.6	27.9	28.6	31.8	28.1	26.1	24.9	22.7	26.2
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Cachorro is a surf spot on Fernando de Noronha, an island archipelago off the northeast coast of Brazil. It’s one of the more famous breaks on the island, known for its powerful, tropical Atlantic waves and scenic setting.

Quick description

Location: Near the main settlement area on Fernando de Noronha
Wave type: Reef break
Conditions: Can produce fast, punchy waves, especially when Atlantic swell lines up
Best for: Surfers with some experience to advanced ability, depending on size and conditions
Environment: Beautiful clear water, volcanic rock scenery, and a very tropical backdrop

What it’s like

Cachorro can offer clean, hollow sections when the swell and wind cooperate. Because it’s a reef break, it tends to be more technical than a beach break, and the quality can vary a lot with tide and swell direction. The spot is also popular because Fernando de Noronha is one of Brazil’s most iconic surf destinations.

Things to know

Reef and local conditions can make it less forgiving
Best surf often depends on seasonal swell
Crowds can happen because the island has limited, well-known surf spots
The area is protected and remote, so planning and respecting local rules is important