Praia da Macumba Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW-SE
Wind
Calm or offshore from the NW to NE.
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead, but can hold even larger.
Tide
Longer rides with low to medium tide, but breaks on all tides.
Praia da Macumba Surf Guide
Driving west along Barra Beach you will come to a small island almost connected to the coast at low tide. In the lee of the island's east side is a surf spot called Canto do Recreio. It's a shifty sand-bottom break that works best on big swells from the S to SSW and on smaller swells from the ESE, at low to mid tide.The west side of the island is Praia da Macumba. It breaks on the same swells but can be good at low tide when it's small, as well. When it's big, Macumba can handle it, breaking outside and rolling in. It can be one of the best spots for longboarding.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size of course, and which spot exactly. Beginners towards the left corner (Farofa e Rico Point) and more experienced towards the middle (CCB) and the right corner (Secreto).
Local Vibe
Doable
Not too bad.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Always crowded, except when it's big.
Spot Rating
Fun
Very consistent and holds bigger swells. Slower/fatter wave at the left corner, and faster/hollower wave towards the right side.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Usually an easy paddle. Can be long in bigger days, but it is not a heavy wave breaking, especially towards the left side.
Water Quality
Fair
In general the water worsens after heavy rains, especially near the right corner.
Hazards
Other surfers and their boards, especially towards the left side and on smaller days.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Easy.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Fall and winter are best, but breaks year-round.
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