Arpoador surf forecast

Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

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Rio's best-known urban surf, off the rock between Ipanema and Copacabana. Waves break on both sides of the rock and the lineup is usually packed.

Break

point break, lefts and rights; faces S

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SSE, SE

Best wind

N, NNW, NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Apr-Oct (cold fronts bring south swell)

Typical size

0.5-2 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

Very crowded lineup; Rocks beside the take-off

Nearby spots

• Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
• Praia da Macumba, Rio de Janeiro
• Prainha, Rio de Janeiro
• Praia da Vila (Saquarema), Saquarema
• Itaúna, Saquarema
• Geribá, Armação dos Búzios

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