Praia de Maracaípe, Surfing beach in Ipojuca, Brazil

Praia de Maracaípe is a sandy beach on the Pernambuco coast with reliable waves rolling in from the Atlantic. The shore curves along a cove and provides good conditions for surfing and other water activities.

Praia de Maracaípe is an extension of the Porto de Galinhas coastline in Ipojuca, Pernambuco. Its rise as a surfing destination came after shark attacks in Recife and Jaboatão drove surfers south of Porto de Suape, where the beaches are considered less exposed to sharks. Since then it has hosted Brazilian ranking events and competitions with international athletes.

Locals call the beach "Maraca", and it has served as the backyard of surfers from Ipojuca and Recife, especially after shark attacks in the capital and Jaboatão. A kiosk on the sand has for years sold and repaired surfboards, and the beach has hosted Brazilian-ranking and international competitions.

The beach sits about 4 kilometers from Porto de Galinhas and is easily accessible by local transportation. Visitors will find open space to move around and can enjoy water sports depending on current conditions.

A kiosk on the sand has long sold and repaired surfboards, a detail that marks Maracaípe as a surf beach. Locals call it "Maraca", and surfers from Ipojuca and Recife made it their regular spot after shark attacks hit the capital and Jaboatão.