Surf spot

Riacho Doce

Forecast conditions and map view for Riacho Doce in Brazil, Sergipe-Alagoas. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Sergipe-Alagoas
Coordinates: -9.5681, -35.6468

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.6	1	1	0.8	0.7	1.1	1.2	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.2	1.1	1.1
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	S	ESE	ESE	S	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	S	S
Wave period (s)	6.1	6	6	7	7	7	7	7.1	6.8	6.8	7	7	6.8	6.2	6.1	6.2	6	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.9	7.1	7	6.8	6.9	7	7.3	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.3	8.2	7.4	8.8	5.3	5.5	7.8	7.5	5.8	6	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	5.8	6	7.1	8.1
Wave energy (kJ)	130	105	82	78	78	75	76	75	68	65	64	65	66	83	87	88	89	85	85	92	95	92	89	90	91	93	96	99	99	97	98	96	95	93	56	68	59	55	52	48	63	55	54	63	69	56	76	111	157	168	161	151	134	105	131	146
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	6.5	3.3	12.3	16.9	14.2	8.7	5.8	1.8	1.8	2.6	11.9	15.1	15.6	9.1	7.2	4.2	5.5	4.6	9.7	17.8	15.5	8.9	8.2	6.5	5.4	6.2	13.6	19.2	18.4	12.8	10.5	8.9	6.1	5.2	13.3	15.6	17.1	8.7	11.5	13.8	12.2	8.9	16.9	20.7	19.6	12.5	9.2	5.2	3.6	3.4	14	16.9	12.5	7.2	6.5
Wind direction	ECross	ECross	EGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross-on	ECross	ENECross-off	NNEGlassy	NNWCross-off	NNEGlassy	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	ECross	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross

Riacho Doce, on the Sergipe–Alagoas stretch of Brazil’s northeast coast, is a scenic beachbreak known more for its laid-back setting and tropical vibe than for heavy, world-class surf. It sits in an area that gets consistent Atlantic swell at times, with warm water, sandy-bottom waves, and a generally friendly, uncrowded atmosphere compared with more famous Brazilian surf destinations.

Wave type

Mainly a beachbreak
Sandy bottom
Works best when swell lines up with the sandbars, so conditions can change quickly

Wave quality

Usually more fun than powerful
Can offer small to medium surf that’s good for intermediate surfers
On better swells, it can produce longer rides and some punchier sections

Conditions

Warm water year-round
Tropical weather and often light winds, though offshore windows are usually best in the early morning
Sandbanks can shift after storms, affecting shape from season to season

Crowd and vibe

Typically less crowded than Brazil’s major surf hubs
Relaxed local atmosphere
A good spot if you want a mix of surf and beach scenery rather than a high-performance surf scene

Best for

Beginners in smaller surf
Intermediates looking for fun beachbreak waves
Surfers who enjoy quiet, scenic, non-urban breaks

Things to keep in mind

Because it’s a sand-bottom beachbreak, it can be inconsistent
Strong currents and changing bars are possible
It’s worth checking conditions locally before paddling out