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Pernambuco, Brazil

Praia do Cupe

Also known as Maracaípe, Porto de Galinhas

Intermediate Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.8–3 m Any tide

A long, open beach south of Recife with a powerful right point at Maracaípe and consistent wedging peaks along the Cupe stretch. Warm water year-round, southeast swell magnetism and a bodyboarding pedigree.

Hazards

RipSharksStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
SE, S, E
Best wind
NE, E
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Wave size
0.8–3 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-8.5230, -35.0120

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf School

Sources