Laje do Bode
Laje do Bode is Fernando de Noronha's right-hand gem, a perfect reef break that some locals consider even better than the more famous Cacimba do Padre. The wave breaks over a volcanic rock shelf and produces long, mechanical barrels when NNW swells wrap around the island. The takeoff is more forgiving than Cacimba but the inside section throws hard, rewarding surfers with deep, square tubes. Being on a remote volcanic island 350km offshore adds to the adventure.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Offshore range
- 112° - 202°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Winter Break (Jul 1 – Jul 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Island entry fee required
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
N/NW swells from North Atlantic winter storms
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