Beach break · Ceara · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Sunday 30 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Icaraí de Caucaia, in Greater Fortaleza (not to be confused with Icaraí de Amontada). One of Ceará's most consistent and powerful beach breaks, advanced level.
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 Icarai, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Icarai 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 Icarai comes broadly from South-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Icarai, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.