D2
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced to Expert
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Weekday crowds are described as empty, while weekends can be crowded with local experts.
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
D2 is an experienced-only surf spot requiring access via a long paddle or boat because the breaking reef sits offshore. Hazards are prominent: shallow reef and sharp rocks, sea urchins, and reported shark risk. Because the wave can become very heavy and shallow on larger sets, conditions demand careful timing and strong surf competence, especially around tide changes.
- Hollow, powerful right-hand barrels (reef break)
- Offshore NW/W/SW winds favor clean, barrel-ready faces
- Swell starts working around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold 1 m+
- Offshore NW/W/SW winds can groom the face well for barrels
- Hollow, fast, powerful right-hand reef waves with ledgy sections
- Works starting around 1.0 to 1.5 m swells and can hold size
- Only suitable for advanced/experienced surfers due to shallow reef, urchins, sharp rocks, and shark risk
- Long offshore access (about 20–30 minutes paddle) and potential strong currents during the paddle out
- Localism is reported as a major issue, with strict priority
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NW, W, SW
- Offshore directions
- NW, W, SW
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Provider data describes the wind as frontal; other data describes offshore winds from NW/W/SW.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Sand — Launch and access from sandy beach (Itapoã/Itapoa).
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Provider data describes small to medium breaking wave size; it starts working around 1.0–1.5 m swells.
- Launch
- Launch from Itapoã/Itapoa beach and paddle roughly 2 km offshore to reach the reef.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult — Offshore reef requires a long paddle (>20 minutes) or boat access.
Through the year
Weekends can be crowded with local experts; weekdays are often quiet.
October to December
By sport
What to expect for each.
Deep-water offshore reef break with a fast, hollow right-hand wave. The wave breaks over a shallow reef shelf around 2 km offshore and is known for ledgy, intense barrels. Access is typically by long paddle or boat/jet ski due to distance from shore.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- S, SSE
- Swell Height
- 1–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid tide is preferred; falling tide is also noted.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Offshore reef setup in the middle of the sea.
- Wind Effect
- NW/W/SW offshore winds groom the face for barreling.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size well but becomes very heavy and shallow.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Regional classic; described as consistent.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Described as hollow, fast, powerful, and ledgey.
- Wave Shape
- Hollow — Hollow barrels; becomes heavy and shallow on larger sets.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast, powerful peeling into hollow sections (right-hand wave).
- Ride Length
- Short — Short rides; under 50 meters.
- Typical Ride Length
- 0–50 m
- Ride Length Details
- Fast and intense barrels; short ride length (< 50 m).
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for D2 in the full forecast view.
D2 wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–15 ktsGusts 26 kts
- Direction
- E84°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2615 kts
- Windy days
- 3/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 1.0–1.8 m7s period
- Temperature
- 21–33 °C
Over the next 7 days, D2 is forecast for daytime winds of 3–15 kts, peaking around 15 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 26 kts. The prevailing direction is E. Waves run 1.0–1.8 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Sharks
- Localism
- Reef
- Coral
- Strong offshore currents (especially during the paddle out)
- Distance from shore (long paddle ~2 km)
- Falling tide can make the reef dangerously shallow
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence is reported for this specific offshore setup.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Rescue availability is reported as none for the spot.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency services: 192 (SAMU) or 193 (Fire Department).
- Localism / Vibe
- Heavy — Localism is highlighted as a key risk; one provider also describes it as localized with strict priority.
Rules of the spot
Priority is strictly respected; it is a localized spot.
- Not recommended for less-experienced surfers due to shallow reef, urchins, and sharp rocks.
- The paddle out is long (about 20 to 30 minutes); consider a boat or jet ski if available.
- Watch out for the falling tide as the reef becomes dangerously shallow.
- Have a plan for priority and local rules (localized spot).
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Vila Velha
- Nearest Town
- Vila Velha
- Nearest Airport
- Vitória Airport (VIX) – Eurico de Aguiar Salles, approximately 12 km from the coast.
- Parking
- Parking is available along the streets of Itapoã beach.
- Public Transport
- Well-served by the Transcol bus system connecting Vila Velha to Vitória and the metropolitan area; taxis and ride-sharing are widely available.
- Access
- Accessible from Itapoã/Itapoa beach by a long paddle (~2 km offshore) or by boat access.
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous hotels and pousadas in the Itapoã and Praia da Costa areas.
- Food & Drink
- Various kiosks and restaurants along the Itapoã beach front.
- Equipment Rental:
- No rentals for this specific offshore reef are reported.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Vila Velha combines an active urban lifestyle with strong beach culture and offers city amenities close to the launches.
One of Brazil's oldest religious sanctuaries, perched on a 154-meter-high rock with panoramic views of the coast.
A world-famous chocolate factory offering tours and a museum of its history.
The oldest church in continuous use in Brazil, located in the historic Prainha area.
A popular spot for hiking, paragliding, and rock climbing with views of the Vitória bay.
A hub of diverse restaurants offering traditional Moqueca Capixaba and international cuisine.
A wide, paved area perfect for evening walks, cycling, and children's playgrounds.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at D2?
The best overall months at D2 are May, June, July, August. The best wind months are April, May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at D2?
D2 works with NW, W, SW winds. Offshore directions are NW, W, SW.
What skill level is D2 suitable for?
D2 suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced to Expert.