Prainha Itacaré
Prainha in Itacaré is a versatile spot that offers different experiences depending on the season. In winter, NE swells produce spectacular rights. In summer, the left point comes alive with perfect, tubular waves. This seasonality makes it a spot worth visiting multiple times to experience both personalities of this beautiful Bahian beach.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 135° - 225°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Prainha Itacaré?
Prainha Itacaré works best on a mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Prainha Itacaré?
Offshore wind at Prainha Itacaré blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 135° to 225° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Prainha Itacaré?
Prainha Itacaré wants ENE swell (45° to 180°) 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 Prainha Itacaré?
The main season at Prainha Itacaré is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Right in winter, left point in summer
How do I get to Prainha Itacaré?
Fly into IOS, then allow about 70 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Prainha Itacaré?
Prainha Itacaré is a point break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Right in winter, left point in summer
Getting There
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