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Access
It's in Copacabana, in the direction of the "Fort of Copacabana",going to Ipanema.
English (Translate this text in English): It's in Copacabana, in the direction of the "Fort of Copacabana",going to Ipanema.
English (Translate this text in English): It's in Copacabana, in the direction of the "Fort of Copacabana",going to Ipanema.
English (Translate this text in English): It's in Copacabana, in the direction of the "Fort of Copacabana",going to Ipanema.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary, Fun, Powerless
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Webcam url
Dangers
Additional Information
Park your car in Avenida Atlantica
It's a hot dog surfing wave, that breaks when big swell hits the coast.It's a fun wave with diferent sections.The bigger the swell the longer the wave is.The option for who don't want to surf big and waves
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car in Avenida Atlantica<br />It's a hot dog surfing wave, that breaks when big swell hits the coast.It's a fun wave with diferent sections.The bigger the swell the longer the wave is.The option for who don't want to surf big and waves
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car in Avenida Atlantica<br />It's a hot dog surfing wave, that breaks when big swell hits the coast.It's a fun wave with diferent sections.The bigger the swell the longer the wave is.The option for who don't want to surf big and waves
English (Translate this text in English): Park your car in Avenida Atlantica&lt;br &#47;&gt;It's a hot dog surfing wave, that breaks when big swell hits the coast.It's a fun wave with diferent sections.The bigger the swell the longer the wave is.The option for who don't want to surf big and waves
Atmosphere
It's very crowded, with kids, bboarders, longboarders and surfers.But the wave can be very good, especially the first session, near the cannons of the fort.It can be long, and have about 5 feet waves
English (Translate this text in English): It's very crowded, with kids, bboarders, longboarders and surfers.But the wave can be very good, especially the first session, near the cannons of the fort.It can be long, and have about 5 feet waves
English (Translate this text in English): It's very crowded, with kids, bboarders, longboarders and surfers.But the wave can be very good, especially the first session, near the cannons of the fort.It can be long, and have about 5 feet waves
English (Translate this text in English): It's very crowded, with kids, bboarders, longboarders and surfers.But the wave can be very good, especially the first session, near the cannons of the fort.It can be long, and have about 5 feet waves
General
It's a fun spot, a very good option when the surf goes out of control in the other spots.The best tide is the lowest as possible
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun spot, a very good option when the surf goes out of control in the other spots.The best tide is the lowest as possible
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun spot, a very good option when the surf goes out of control in the other spots.The best tide is the lowest as possible
English (Translate this text in English): It's a fun spot, a very good option when the surf goes out of control in the other spots.The best tide is the lowest as possible
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By oddfish , 27-12-2004
few times a year only - works with BIG SE and E swells. Good sign is when Arpoador is closing out beyond the rocks. I live nearby and surf it at most 2-4 times a year. usually much better at low tide. Huge crowd of longboarders when firing, including many local pros. Fight for your life.