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Southeast swell with north-northeast offshore wind is the cleanest setup.
Surf GuideRio de Janeiro
Arpoador
Arpoador is Rio de Janeiro’s iconic rock-point surf stage between Ipanema and Copacabana, a compact urban wave with deep local surf history, spectator energy, and one of the city’s most recognizable lineups. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationRio de Janeiro, BR
Forecast
- Waves 5-7 ft
- Period 13 s
- Wind E 8 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Expect a crowded urban lineup around the rock, lefts that stay usable through the tide, and very little margin for casual positioning when the point is on.
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