Surfing in Brazil in December
In December the best surfing in Brazil is at São Miguel do Gostoso, Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre & Saquarema – Itaúna.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22–29°C, shorty at 22–23°C; no wetsuit at 25–29°C
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: São Miguel do Gostoso, Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre & Taíba.
- For beginners: São Miguel do Gostoso, Taíba & Praia do Rosa.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 9 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Brazil in December?
São Miguel do Gostoso: 1.6 m waves; Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre: 1.8 m waves; Saquarema – Itaúna: 1.5 m waves.
How warm is the water in Brazil in December?
22–29°C: shorty at 22–23°C; no wetsuit at 25–29°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: São Miguel do Gostoso, Taíba & Praia do Rosa.
Which airport is closest?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves Internation (NAT), 78 km from São Miguel do Gostoso; Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN), 2 km from Fernando de Noronha – Cacimba do Padre; Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 70 km from Saquarema – Itaúna.
