Fortaleza Iracema
Fortaleza Iracema is an urban reef break in Ceará's capital, offering hollow, powerful waves over a flat rock shelf. The wave can be fast and punchy when NE swells arrive, and the city setting means easy access to food, lodging, and nightlife. Booties are recommended due to the sharp reef.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Direction range
- 22° - 112°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Offshore range
- 157° - 247°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Fortaleza Iracema?
Fortaleza Iracema works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Fortaleza Iracema?
Offshore wind at Fortaleza Iracema 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 Fortaleza Iracema?
Fortaleza Iracema wants ENE swell (22° to 112°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Fortaleza Iracema?
The main season at Fortaleza Iracema is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. N/NE swells December-March
How do I get to Fortaleza Iracema?
Fly into FOR, then allow about 15 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Fortaleza Iracema?
Fortaleza Iracema is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
N/NE swells December-March