The main surf beach of Fernando de Noronha, a powerful beach break under the Dois Irmãos rocks that gets the north Atlantic swell in the northern winter.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces NNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
N, NNW, NW, NNE
Best wind
SE, S (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Dec-Mar (north Atlantic swells)
Typical size
1.5-3 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Powerful shorebreak; Strong rips; National-park rules and access fees apply
Nearby spots
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Cacimba do Padre are in the Surf Spoting app.