Camboinhas
Camboinhas offers a mellower alternative to the powerful waves at nearby Itacoatiara. The beach is protected and produces smaller, more manageable waves suitable for beginners and intermediates. A good option when other spots are too big.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 112° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round
Getting There
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