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
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- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Camacho?
Camacho 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 Camacho?
Offshore wind at Camacho blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Camacho?
Camacho wants SSE swell (135° to 200°) between 0.9m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Camacho?
The main season at Camacho is Mar-Oct. Best in autumn/winter
How do I get to Camacho?
Fly into FLN, then allow about 130 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Camacho?
Camacho is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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