Dunas de Ule break guide

Dunas de Ule Surf Guide

Dunas de Ule in Espirito Santo is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Dunas de Ule Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach3fairly consistent
24.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Dunas de Ule:

The best conditions reported for surf at Dunas de Ule occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Dunas de Ule (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Dunas de Ule with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 39% of the time in March while 26% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 35% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
39%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
26%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
35%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Dunas de Ule Location Map

Interactive Dunas de Ule surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Dunas de Ule is Goiabeiras (Vitoria) Airport (VIX) in Brazil, which is 24 km (15 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Dunas de Ule is Bartolomeu Lisandro (Campos) Airport (CAW), also in Brazil, 169 km (105 miles) away.

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Dunas de Ule Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 16:33 Local Time
Wednesday 06
12PM3PM6PM9PM
Wave (m)
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
Period (s) 14 13 13 13
Wind (km/h)
10
10
5
5
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
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Swell History at Dunas de Ule

Surf stats for Dunas de Ule, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Dunas de Ule

Wind stats for Dunas de Ule, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Dunas de Ule Reviews:

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Ratings
Based on 13 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.7
  • Consistency of Surf:3.7
  • Difficulty Level:2.8
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:3.8
  • Crowds:2.8
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
mariana from Brazil
“Love this surf spot.”

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