Surf spot

Enseada dos Corais

Forecast conditions and map view for Enseada dos Corais in Brazil, Paraiba Pernambucco. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Paraiba Pernambucco
Coordinates: -8.3122, -34.9462

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Wave period (s)	6.1	6	6.3	6	6	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.1	5.6	5.6	6.3	6.5	6.2	6.8	6.3	6.3	6.8	6.3	6.3	6	6.2	6.3	6.1	6	6.1	6	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.5	6.1	6	7.1	7	6.8	6.1	5.8	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	126	120	112	124	131	168	161	169	149	158	149	145	140	138	130	93	84	74	70	96	67	64	63	64	83	77	82	82	81	80	79	80	79	76	74	74	73	73	75	76	76	74	73	75	73	70	68	70	71	72	65	62	58	69	72	65
Wind speed (km/h)	8.9	11.5	17.3	15.5	17.8	15.2	14.1	12.4	13.5	9.6	16.2	18.4	15.7	16.3	12.5	11.2	7.5	9.3	12.2	16.2	15.3	11.6	11.2	10.8	14.1	13.5	12.3	18.3	21.5	18.2	14.6	16.1	15.5	13.4	12.3	15.8	17.9	17.5	13.2	12.6	13.7	13.4	14	17.4	18	16.5	12.8	13.4	13.8	13.8	12.7	17.3	20	18.5	15.8	16.7
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Enseada dos Corais is a surf spot on the coast of Pernambuco, Brazil, near Cabo de Santo Agostinho and south of Recife. It’s part of a bay area with a scenic tropical setting, warm water, and a mix of beachbreak conditions.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best swell: Picks up south to southeast swells
Best wind: Offshore easterly/land breezes are often favorable
Wave quality: Can offer fun, peaky, fast-moving waves when conditions line up
Consistency: Moderate; it depends a lot on swell direction and sandbanks

Conditions

Water temperature: Warm year-round, usually boardshorts or a thin spring suit at most
Crowds: Can be busy on weekends and holidays, especially due to local beachgoers
Hazards: Watch for strong currents, shifting sandbars, and occasional rocks or reef influence in nearby areas

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for warm-water beachbreaks
Beginners on smaller, softer days
Shortboard and fish surfers when the waves are punchy

Atmosphere

Enseada dos Corais has a relaxed tropical beach vibe, with calm scenery and a local surf culture. It’s not one of Brazil’s most famous heavy-hitting surf destinations, but it can be a solid and enjoyable spot when the swell is right.