The Wave
The wave is 4 km from Arraial do Cabo city center, with east swell and southwest offshore wind as the cleanest setup.
Low tide is the best window, surf is permitted here, and the beach usually feels quieter than the main tourist breaks.
Surf GuideRio de Janeiro Norte
Ilha Do Pontal
Praia do Pontal in Arraial do Cabo is a reef-lined surf zone with a short city-edge feel, better on low tide and a lot less obvious than the headline beaches. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ilha Do Pontal in Rio de Janeiro Norte.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationRio de Janeiro Norte, BR
Forecast
- Waves Flat
- Period 8 s
- Wind NE 14 kt
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