Surfing Abricadabras: The Complete Guide

Abricadabras is a reef break located in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, offering both lefts and rights along South America's vast coastline. Abricadabras is one of Fernando de Noronha's hidden gems, a reef break between islands that produces perfect waves for those who know where to look. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NNW (337°), with workable conditions from NW to N (315°–360°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Abricadabras needs a minimum of 1.5m / 5ft to start working and handles swells up to 3.5m / 11ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 12 seconds, with 16 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the SSE (157°). The full offshore range spans ESE to SSW (112°–202°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at low tide.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Abricadabras runs November, December, January, February, March (Nov–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: N/NW swells in December-March

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 27°C / 81°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is REC, roughly 20 minutes by car.

Access: Local guide recommended

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
⚠️ Shallow — Very shallow at low tide
🏝️ Remote — Far from help
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk

Requires local knowledge to find

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*