Barra da Tijuca surf forecast

Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

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A long open beach in western Rio with many beach-break peaks and more space than Arpoador. Needs a south swell and offshore north wind.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces SSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SE, SW

Best wind

N, NE, NW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Mar-Oct

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Rips; Shifting sandbanks

Nearby spots

• Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro
• Itaúna, Saquarema

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