Beach break · Santa Catarina · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A sandy beach break split into several peaks: the mellow corner suits beginners, while Riozinho is hollow and advanced-only. Works on E/SE swell with a west wind.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Campeche, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Campeche is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Campeche comes broadly from North-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Campeche, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.