Cacimbinha
Cacimbinha is an uncrowded alternative to the busier Pipa beaches, offering quality peaks when N swells hit the coast. The beach is popular with paragliders launching from the cliffs above, adding to the scenic atmosphere.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 0° - 90°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Offshore range
- 157° - 247°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cacimbinha?
Cacimbinha handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Cacimbinha?
Offshore wind at Cacimbinha blows from the SSW (202°). Anything in the 157° to 247° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cacimbinha?
Cacimbinha wants NE swell (0° to 90°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cacimbinha?
The main season at Cacimbinha is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. N swells December-March
How do I get to Cacimbinha?
Fly into NAT, then allow about 85 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Cacimbinha?
Cacimbinha is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
N swells December-March
Getting There
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