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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arpoador

Intermediate Reef break Rock bottom Peels both 0.6–2.7 m Any tide

A rocky point between Ipanema and Copacabana that produces Rio's most consistent waves: racy rights and lefts over sand and rock, lit by the world's most famous beach skyline. Surf at sunset in front of Dois Irmãos and you understand Brazilian surf culture instantly.

Hazards

RocksCrowdsRip

Conditions

Best swell
S, SE, SSE
Best wind
NE, E
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Wave size
0.6–2.7 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-22.9920, -43.2090

Facilities

ParkingToiletsShowersCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

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