Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is Rio's sprawling 18km beach that has hosted WSL Championship Tour events. The long stretch offers multiple peaks that shift with the sandbars, giving surfers plenty of options to spread out. Posto 4 is the traditional surf hub, but quality waves can be found along the entire length. The modern high-rise backdrop contrasts with the natural beauty of the ocean.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Year-round with SE/S swells
Getting There
Nearby Spots
São Conrado
🪂 Rob Machado's Rio favorite • Fast hollow A-frames • Hang glider landing zone
Leblon Pontão
🌊 Rio's big wave spot • Handles size • Powerful rights
Arpoador
🌅 Brazil's iconic wave • Night surfing • Legendary sunsets
Prainha
🌳 Atlantic Forest setting • Rio's best quality wave • Pristine environment
Copacabana Posto 5
🌴 Iconic Copa • Heavy shorebreak • Urban surf
Grumari
🌿 Environmental reserve • Carlos Burle's favorite • Pristine nature