on this link, the institudo estadual do ambiente (inea)provides the suitability of several beaches, including 'quebra-mar até pepê' which refers to the beach portion between the pier and praia do pepê, so it can be used to guess water conditions for the outer section of praia dos amores, along the pier.

constantly updated, the red flags mean that swimming is not advisable, green flags mean waters are clean, and yellow flags suggest using own judgment.

any of rio's beaches may have polluted waters within 24 to 48 hours following heavy rains.