we posted more information about praia da macumba, how to get there, local accommodations, and the surrounding area on this page.

on this link an early morning shot of the beach is posted daily, showing water conditions. 

on this page we listed all main surf beaches in rio de janeiro metropolitan area -  leme, copacabana, diabo, arpoador, leblon, são conrado, joatinga, barra, reserva, recreio, macumba, prainha, and grumari.