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Level 4/10

Conceição

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

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Conceição is one of Fernando de Noronha's most beautiful beaches and a great option for surfers looking to escape the crowds at Cacimba. The beach break produces shorter, punchier waves than the island's famous points, making it ideal for a fun session in crystal-clear tropical water. The setting is postcard-perfect, with the iconic Morro do Pico providing a dramatic backdrop.

Conceição surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.1mENE@13s

26km/h

1.1m@13s

26km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.0mNNE@13s

26km/h

1.0m@13s

26km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.9mSE@13s

27km/h

0.9m@13s

27km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.9mESE@11s

31km/h

0.9m@11s

31km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.2mESE@12s

23km/h

1.2m@12s

23km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.0mSE@12s

23km/h

1.0m@12s

23km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.8mE@12s

27km/h

0.8m@12s

27km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.3mESE@16s

27km/h

1.3m@16s

27km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.4mESE@14s

27km/h

1.4m@14s

27km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.0mN@13s

28km/h

1.0m@13s

28km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 28 km/h · PM 24 km/h · High tide at 1pm (1.8m) Groomed

Swell

1.1m

ENE(72°)

Score: 14/25

Period

13s

Mid-period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

26km/h

ESE(114°)

Score: 4/25

Weather

27°C

0.0mm55%

First light 5:15amSunrise 5:45amSunset 6:01pmLast light 6:31pm

Windswell

0.6m@3s

Secondary

0.8m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.1m @13s ENE outside window

Wind26 km/h ESE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:21am–5:37pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high

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windkm/h

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tidem

12:46am1.8m

7:12am0.3m

1:23pm1.8m

7:33pm0.4m

1:38am1.9m

8:00am0.2m

2:10pm1.9m

8:16pm0.2m

2:24am2.0m

8:38am0.1m

2:50pm2.0m

8:58pm0.1m

3:06am2.0m

9:15am0.1m

3:27pm2.0m

9:35pm0.1m

3:45am2.0m

9:50am0.1m

4:00pm2.0m

10:10pm0.0m

4:20am1.9m

10:20am0.1m

4:32pm2.0m

4:56am1.9m

10:54am0.1m

5:08pm1.9m

5:30am1.8m

11:27am0.2m

5:40pm1.9m

6:06am1.7m

12:01pm0.2m

6:17pm1.8m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

12:46 am

High · 1.82m

7:12 am

Low · 0.28m

1:23 pm

High · 1.78m

7:33 pm

Low · 0.36m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind4/25

Raw Score41/100

Adjustments

✨ Wind History+6

🌊💨 Windswell-3

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score34/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score34

✨ Groomed

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.1m @13s ENE outside window

Wind26 km/h ESE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NNW (337°)
Direction range: 315° - 360°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Offshore range: 112° - 202°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Fly to Fernando de Noronha (FEN), usually via Recife or Natal, then local transfer to Conceição.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Conceição?

Conceição is a beach break in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Conceição?

Conceição picks up swell from the NW round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Conceição?

A SSE wind is dead offshore at Conceição, and anything from the ESE round to the SSW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Conceição?

Conceição is at its best around the mid to high tide.

When is the best time of year to surf Conceição?

The most reliable run of swell at Conceição comes Nov to Mar. N/NW swells December-March.

How cold is the water at Conceição?

The water at Conceição averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Conceição good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Remote island location.

How do I get to Conceição?

The nearest airport on our list is FEN, then it's roughly a 10-minute drive. Fly to Fernando de Noronha (FEN), usually via Recife or Natal, then local transfer to Conceição.

What other surf spots are near Conceição?

The closest breaks we track are Abricadabras (0.9 km), Boldró (1.3 km) and Biboca (1.3 km), handy when Conceição isn't working. We track 7 spots around Fernando de Noronha in total.