Camacho
Camacho is part of Santa Catarina's Big Surf Route, offering quality beach break peaks in a less developed setting. The waves here can be excellent when the sandbars align, and the distance from Florianópolis keeps crowds manageable. The surrounding dune landscape adds to the wild feel.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
Getting There
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