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Southwest swell and northeast wind line up best, and the spot is reported to work through all tides.
Treat the shorebreak carefully: rocks, rips, and a heavy closeout feel can show up fast when it is on.
Surf GuideRio de Janeiro
Itaipuacu
Itaipuaçu is Maricá's exposed surf beach outside Rio, a long shoreline that can turn dangerous when the sea stacks up. It stands out as a local shorebreak and reef zone rather than a calm city beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Itaipuacu in Rio de Janeiro.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationRio de Janeiro, BR
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind S 3 kt
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