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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Rio de Janeiro State - North Coast
Brazil
Also known as Região dos Lagos (lake region), is A very good option to escape from the crowd, and surf alone (just have to search )!!
A lot of beatiful places and beaches, all kinds of waves, from Saquarema to Buzios.
Don't forget to preserv and protect the flora and fauna
Seasonal swell & wind variations:
The south swells are the most regular
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Seasonal swell & wind variations
The south swells are the most regular
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Surf Spots
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Quality | Direction | Type | Frequ | Experience |
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| Arraial do Cabo | - / - | 
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Left | Reef-coral | 
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Experienced surfers | |
| atafona - sao joao da barra | - / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | 
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All surfers | ||
| Aventureiro | 4 / - |
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Left | Point-break | 
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All surfers | |
| Backdoor | 2 / - |
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Right | Reef-rocky |
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Experienced surfers | |
| Cavaleiros | 4 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Costazul | 2 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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Experienced surfers | |
| Dunas do Peró - Cabo Frio -RJ | 4 / - |
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| Geriba | 8 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Grussaí | 1 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Itauna | 31 / - |
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Right and left | Point-break |
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All surfers | |
| Lage de fora | 1 / - |
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Left | Reef-rocky |
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Don't know | |
| Laje Da Manitiba | - / - | Left | Reef-rocky |
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| Laje da Rasa | 2 / - |
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Reef-rocky | 
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Experienced surfers | ||
| Massambaba | - / - |
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Right and left | Sand-bar |
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Experienced surfers | |
| Pecado | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Ponta Negra - Maricá - RJ | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Praia Brava - Cabo Frio | 1 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Praia Brava - Pontal do Atalaia | 9 / - |
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Left | Point-break |
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Experienced surfers | |
| Praia da amor | 4 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | ||
| praia de unamar | - / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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Beginners wave | |
| Praia do Foguete - Cabo Frio | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Praia do Forte - Cabo Frio | - / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Praia Grande - Arraial do Cabo | 4 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Saquarema - Itauna Beach | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers | |
| Saquarema - Praia da Vila | 14 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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All surfers |
Comments
By IBANFC@HOTMAIL.COM , 01-12-2003
surf in april - I WILL GO TO RIO JANEIRO IN APRIL, I NEED A CHEAP PLACE TO SLEEP AND THE BEST BEACH IN RIO OR NEAR.I¨M SPANISH.THANKS.
By allenstour@yahoo.com.br , 01-11-2003
Saquarema Classic - If you are thinking to come to Brazil, you are looking for classic waves, sunny and relaxing days..take a look at this site:www.uol.com.br/camerasurf/itauna-inn you could talk with me and I will give you all the tips to you have a great trip...recommended by Lonely PlanetAllen Nunes Brookslocal tour guide
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By Anonymous , 21-03-2009
Errado - Você está errado. Ponta Negra fica no município de Maricá, litoral norte do RJ. Existe Ponta Negra em Natal, é verdade, mas esta é em Maricá - RJ.