the presence at posto 6 of local kiosks renting sports equipment increases the safety level as eyes are always on the water.

while of course any stretch of copacabana is appropriate for families, cariocas tend to group in specific sections where they know they will meet people in the same demographics - in this case at posto 4 and 6 kids are more like to make some friends of the same age, and parents can count on someone to help out when they want to go for a dip.

the currents along copacabana beach can get strong - so this is always something to keep in mind when allowing children to go in the water.