Taíba
Taíba is Ceará's most consistent surf spot, a right-hand point break that lights up when N swells generated by North Atlantic systems reach the northeast coast. The warm water and reliable trade winds make it a popular destination for kitesurfers as well. The fishing village setting retains authenticity despite growing surf tourism.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNE (22°)
- Direction range
- 0° - 67°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Offshore range
- 112° - 202°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Taíba?
Taíba is a point break in São Gonçalo do Amarante, CE, Brazil, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Taíba?
Taíba picks up swell from the N round to the ENE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.4 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s 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 Taíba?
A SSE wind is dead offshore at Taíba, 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 Taíba?
Taíba is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Taíba?
The most reliable run of swell at Taíba comes Nov to Mar. N swells from December-March.
How cold is the water at Taíba?
The water at Taíba averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Taíba good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Reef bottom.
How do I get to Taíba?
The nearest airport on our list is FOR, then it's roughly a one-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Taíba?
The closest breaks we track are Fortaleza Iracema (50 km), handy when Taíba isn't working. Fun fact: it's the second most northerly break we track in Brazil.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
N swells from December-March