the year round warmth and constant waves make rio de janeiro's 25 kilometers of ocean coast a mecca for surfers. zona sul is one of the most attractive locations for the sport, as the southern coast of the city boasts some of the best waves and the beaches are bustling with like-minded groups, hoping to catch the perfect wave.

april to october usually produces the finest waves, certainly the largest, due to swells from the east and south, although brazil's summer months, from november to march, are also great for surfing.