The Wave
East-northeast wind is the clean lane, south swell is the trigger, and all tides keep the beach in play.
It can get crowded, and the fishermen's no-surf flags are part of the practical read.
Surf GuideRio de Janeiro Norte
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is the broad Arraial do Cabo strand, the city-facing beach that anchors the town's surf identity and still behaves like a proper open-coast surf line. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia Grande in Rio de Janeiro Norte.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationRio de Janeiro Norte, BR
Forecast
- Waves 6-9 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind S 9 kt
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