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Praia do Madeiro (Pipa)
Madeiro is the gentle, tree-lined bay just south of Praia da Pipa — warm water, a sheltered aspect, and mellow sand-bottom peaks that make it one of the Northeast's friendliest learning waves. Neighbouring Baía dos Golfinhos often has dolphins in the lineup. It surfs year-round, with a solid winter S/SE window.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Praia do Madeiro (Pipa) yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Praia do Madeiro (Pipa). The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Praia do Madeiro (Pipa), month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: May, Jun, July, Aug, Sept (High).
| Month | Surf consistency |
|---|---|
| Jan | Moderate |
| Feb | Moderate |
| Mar | Moderate |
| Apr | Moderate |
| Maypeak | High |
| Junpeak | High |
| Julypeak | High |
| Augpeak | High |
| Septpeak | High |
| Oct | Moderate |
| Nov | Moderate |
| Dec | Moderate |
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Rated for Levels 1-5 · Best at Level 3.
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Find my Level →Beginner notes
One of the better beginner bays in northeast Brazil — protected and forgiving at small-to-moderate size. The Pipa schools teach here and at Baía dos Golfinhos; stronger surfers find more push at Praia do Amor and Cacimbinhas.
Hazards
- rip currents
Camps near Praia do Madeiro (Pipa)
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Brazil, from our editors’ season calendar.