Surf spot

Maracaipe

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

Country: Brazil, Paraiba Pernambucco
Coordinates: -8.5254, -35.0063

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Wave energy (kJ)	77	73	69	67	70	74	71	68	63	59	54	41	34	35	34	32	32	32	33	33	32	40	35	43	41	39	39	39	40	41	44	29	42	39	38	36	36	35	37	20	13	14	15	12	11	10	23	31	25	29	30	27	27	24	26	30
Wind speed (km/h)	10.1	9.8	11.9	16	16.9	15.3	10.2	12	13.9	12.5	12.3	15	15.8	13.4	9.3	10.9	9.2	9.7	14.2	18.7	17.4	12.7	10	11	11.2	9.8	9.3	14	14.8	12.7	8.4	9	8.9	7	9.4	9.2	15.2	14.6	11.3	10.7	12.8	15.6	16.8	15.1	12.5	11	10.3	12.2	10.5	12.7	18	20.4	18.2	17.7	13.7	12.6
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Maracaipe is a well-known surf spot in Pernambuco, Brazil, just south of Porto de Galinhas on the northeast coast. It’s often called simply Maracaípe.

Surf description

Wave type: Beach break with a mix of sandbanks and a nearby river mouth
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though there are sometimes smaller sections for beginners
Wave quality: Fast, punchy, and can be powerful when the swell lines up
Conditions: Works best with south/southeast swell and favorable offshore winds from the east
Crowd: Popular, especially on good days and weekends
Vibe: Laid-back beach town atmosphere with a strong surf culture

What makes it special

Maracaipe is known for producing consistent waves in a region that can be hit-or-miss. The wave can get hollow and quick, especially near the river mouth, which makes it attractive to experienced surfers looking for a more challenging ride.

Best season

The best surf season is generally from March to August, when swell tends to be more reliable in northeastern Brazil.

Other notes

Warm water year-round, so a rash guard or light springsuit is usually enough
The area has surf schools, board rentals, and a relaxed beach scene
Watch for currents, especially near the river mouth