Engenhoca
Engenhoca is a picturesque beach break nestled in the lush Atlantic rainforest near Itacaré, Bahia. The waves are consistent, offering both lefts and rights that suit intermediate and advanced surfers...
Engenhoca surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
both
Reef Type
Sand
Swell Window
May–September
Wave Type
Punchy, Mellow
Best Wind
NW
Best Tide
Rising, High
Crowd
Weekdays are generally uncrowded, but weekends and holidays can see a significant increase in surfers and beachgoers.
Vibe
Relaxed and friendly
Local Tips
- •Arrive early for lighter crowds, Bring enough water for the day, Watch your belongings on the beach, Check tide before heading out
Hazards
Strong CurrentsSubmerged RocksShorebreak
- •Beware of rip currents near the river mouth
- •Submerged rocks can appear at lower tides
- •Watch for strong shorebreak on bigger swells
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
1:30 PM
Water: 26°C
Waves
0.9mKnee–Waist
Period
5.77sVery short
Wind
7.4 km/hSide-Shore
Tide
0.645m
Low · 12:05High · 18:03
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Location & Access
Access Information
Reach the beach via a marked trail from the road; it’s not accessible by car.
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