Surf spots in Ipojuca
3 spots within 5 km of Ipojuca: 2 beach breaks, 1 reef break.
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Best spots today in Ipojuca
A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 18:50 UTC.
The spots
- Maracaípe · beach break, intermediate, best on SE swell with WNW wind, mid tide. Beach break south of Porto de Galinhas that hosts a stop of the national surf circuit and works in south-east swell.
- Serrambi · reef break, advanced, best on SE/SSE/S swell with W/WNW/WSW wind, mid to high tide. Coral-reef left that wraps around a pointed reef into a channel, well off Serrambi beach in front of the old Intermares hotel: a paddle of 20 minutes or more, or a boat…
- Cupe · beach break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE/SSE swell with W/WNW/NW wind, all tides. Cupe is a beach break in Ipojuca that works on any tide and peaks both ways. Wait for southeast swell and west northwest offshore wind. Rarely crowded.
When to surf in Ipojuca
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: May. The water goes from about 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| May | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Ipojuca?
The best-known are Serrambi, Maracaípe, Cupe. In all, 3 spots lie within 5 km: 2 beach breaks, 1 reef break.
Where can beginners surf in Ipojuca?
Ipojuca is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Ipojuca?
For intermediate surfers May.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Ipojuca?
The sea goes from about 27 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).