Is October a good time for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre?

October is outside the best season for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 27°C by day, 26°C at night
  • Weather: 29 sunny days, 5 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is October a good time for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre?

October is outside the best season for surfing at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.

How warm is the water at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in October?

About 27°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in October?

About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre in October?

Around 27°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 5 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in October?

Within 1,500 km: Taíba (1.7 m waves), São Miguel do Gostoso (1.7 m waves) & Itacaré (1.2 m waves).

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