Arpoador

Arpoador

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA

Wave Quality

World Class

Wave Type

Point-break

Swell Direction

N/A

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

N/A

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About

Arpoador is considered one of the best metropolitan surf spots in Rio de Janeiro. The rock outcropping creates stable left breakers up to 7–10 feet high. Given its metropolitan location, crowds are ferocious and competitive.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityWorld Class
Wave TypePoint-break
Wave DirectionLeft
Wave Powerpowerful
BottomRocky
Swell SizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionN/A
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionN/A
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressArpoador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
City / AreaRio de Janeiro
StateRJ
CountryBRA

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Arpoador Questions

What kind of wave is Arpoador?

Arpoador is a point break with left waves over a rocky bottom.

How good is the surf at Arpoador?

Arpoador is rated world class for wave quality.

What swell works best at Arpoador?

Swell size: starts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+.

Where can I stay near Arpoador?

The lodging map on this page shows hotels and vacation rentals near Arpoador, with prices for your dates.

Where is Arpoador?

Arpoador is a surf spot in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA.