Located in Pernambuco, Brazil, Cupe is a fun beach break that offers up some high-performance-based peaks when the conditions line up. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Cupe?
Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will always have a crew (7/10). The best winds are from the West. The best swells are from the Southeast. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures vary between 29°C (84°F) and 26°C (79°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.