Surf GuideRio de Janeiro

Lopes Mendes (Ilha Grande)

Name: Lopes Mendes (Ilha Grande)
Address: Rio de Janeiro, BR

A long sandy beachbreak on Ilha Grande, where the remote island setting is part of the appeal and the surf is often better than the hike or boat ride suggests. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Lopes Mendes (Ilha Grande) in Rio de Janeiro.

Break TypeBeach Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationRio de Janeiro, BR

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Best with southwest swell and northeast offshore wind.

On the island approach, rocks and localism matter more than the tide cycle.

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