Prainha de Carapebus 76.4
#2133 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Espírito Santo · near Vila Velha
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearWarm waterIntermediate
Surf score76.4 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days20% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell26% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.4 ft median
Water24°C a rash vest or 2 mm
Best time to surf Prainha de Carapebus
The best time to surf Prainha de Carapebus is March, May, June. It rarely works. In March the water sits around 26°C, so pack boardshorts, and the typical wave is 1.2 m. The nearest airport is VIX (8 km) and the nearest town is Vila Velha (14 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 16% | 1.1 m | 25°C | vest |
| Feb | 100% | 21% | 1.1 m | 25°C | vest |
| Mar | 100% | 39% | 1.2 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Apr | 100% | 20% | 1.3 m | 26°C | boardies |
| May | 100% | 34% | 1.4 m | 25°C | boardies |
| Jun | 100% | 31% | 1.4 m | 24°C | vest |
| Jul | 100% | 25% | 1.4 m | 23°C | vest |
| Aug | 100% | 15% | 1.5 m | 23°C | vest |
| Sep | 100% | 18% | 1.5 m | 23°C | vest |
| Oct | 100% | 13% | 1.5 m | 23°C | vest |
| Nov | 100% | 10% | 1.4 m | 24°C | vest |
| Dec | 100% | 7% | 1.2 m | 24°C | vest |
Why 76.4
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
12.0
Groundswell 12%
5.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.5
Water comfort 10%
8.0
Access 10%
9.9
The detail
Faces 115° with 50% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 78% of days. Mean peak period 9.4 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 31%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -20.237, -40.215 (OpenStreetMap).
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