Located on Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, Cacimba do Padre is a quality left-hand reef break that offers up big beautiful barrels when the conditions line up. The waves here are heavy and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a rock and sand bottom. No matter the size, this spot will be hollow and powerful, breaking on an outside shelf before funnelling into the inside, getting slabbier the further you go before shutting down on the beach on the inside.
What are the best surf conditions for Cacimba do Padre?
Gets good between waist-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (6/10) and will get busy on weekends but not crowded on weekdays (5/10). The best winds are from the Southeast. The best swells are from the North, Northeast, and Northwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures vary between 29°C (84°F) and 27°C (81°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
