Surfing in Fernando de Noronha: Everything You Need to Know

in Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Islands of Brazil

Surfing in Fernando de Noronha: The Brazilian Hawaii of swells

Fernando de Noronha is widely regarded as one of the best surfing destinations in Brazil and is often referred to as the Brazilian Hawaii due to its powerful and consistent swells.

Surf em Fernando de Noronha — Surfing in Fernando de Noronha

Wave Season

The surfing season in Fernando de Noronha is between November and March, when swells from the North Atlantic hit the island, bringing waves from 1 to 5 metres high. February and March are considered the best months, with offshore winds and consistent swells..

Outside this period, especially between April and September, the sea tends to be flat, with few opportunities for surfing.

Watch a video of surfing in Fernando de Noronha

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The best surfing beaches in Fernando de Noronha

1. Cacimba do Padre beach

Considered the best spot on the island, it has a beach break with tubular waves that break close to the sand. In season the waves can reach 4 metres and are good for both right and left handed surfers.

2. Boldró beach

With a coral bottom, it offers fast, tubular waves, ideal at low tide. A section known as the Pipeline breaks over a flat slab, making it one of the most challenging waves on the island.

3. Beach of Conceição

With a sandy bottom, this is one of the most beautiful and frequented beaches, offering good quality waves, especially during the swell season.

4. Cachorro Beach

It has maneuverable waves with a sand and pebble bottom and is a good option for intermediate surfers.

5. Biboca Beach

Situated in the north of the island, close to the port, it has reasonably good waves that improve during the summer. The bottom consists of sand and stones.

6. Middle beach

With a sandy bottom, it offers good waves during intense swells, although they are less consistent than the other peaks.

Mapa das praias de Fernando de Noronha — Map of beaches of Fernando de Noronha

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