Biboca
Biboca is Fernando de Noronha's big wave spot, a powerful reef break that only awakens when large N swells generated by North Atlantic storms make the 350km journey to this remote volcanic island. The wave is rarely surfed due to the combination of factors required to make it work - big swell, right wind, high tide - and the serious consequences of mistakes on this isolated reef. When it's on, Biboca offers the heaviest wave experience available on the island.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 360°
- Size range
- 2.5m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 4.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Offshore range
- 112° - 202°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
1/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Only for experienced big wave surfers
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Only breaks on large N swells
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