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	1.3	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	1	1	0.9	1	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.2	6	6.7	7	6.7	6.5	7	6.8	6.1	6.2	6	5.6	6.7	6.5	6.3	6.2	6	6	6	6	5.8	6.1	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.9	7.1	7.8	7.2	6.5	6.3	6.7	7.7	8.3	8.3	6.8	6.7	6.7	7.7	7.7	4.6	5	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	132	116	86	85	90	93	71	72	63	73	70	53	57	73	81	82	79	79	84	87	86	84	83	83	82	91	97	103	97	97	98	104	101	92	80	64	61	50	54	51	51	49	44	48	47	64	91	134	135	135	133	124	111	112	103	94
Wind speed (km/h)	6.8	4.5	3.1	12.5	15.4	14.2	8.5	4.3	2.2	2.9	0.8	11	15.3	14.8	8.3	7.2	5.4	4.6	7.2	15.8	16.3	15.9	9.6	7.7	6.4	6.1	8.1	14.6	19.9	18	12.1	9.5	8.9	9.7	12.1	17.1	17.1	16.3	7.9	9.6	15.5	15.4	11	18.3	20.2	18.3	12.6	9.2	5.9	4	2.3	14.6	18.7	16.7	8.3	6.3
Wind direction	ECross	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross	EGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NEGlassy	NECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	EGlassy	NNEGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross

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