Surf Spots in Rio de Janeiro
5 surf breaks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5 beach breaks
Itaúna (Saquarema)
beach breakWSL CT venue — the 'Brazilian Pipeline'; heavy hollow lefts and rights.
🎯 intermediate–expert🌊 SSE–WSW
Arpoador
beach breakIconic rocky-point peak between Copacabana and Ipanema.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSE–SW
Ipanema
beach breakFamous Rio beach; multiple postos with peaks.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 SSE–SW
Barra da Tijuca
beach breakLong open beach in west Rio; consistent year-round.
🎯 beginner–intermediate🌊 S–WSW
Recreio dos Bandeirantes
beach breakWest Rio beach with consistent shore-pound peaks.
🎯 intermediate–advanced🌊 SSE–WSW