Beach break · Rio de Janeiro-Litoral Sul · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Worth a go, right now. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A long beach between the Jardim de Alá canal and the Arpoador. Beach break for all levels, a separate lineup from neighboring Arpoador.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Praia de Ipanema, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Praia de Ipanema is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Praia de Ipanema comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Praia de Ipanema, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.