in the early 1950s, a group of enthusiast from rio de janeiro started riding the waves in the beach of copacabana, and the practice started to spread - only in 1965 was the first brazilian association for the sport laid down, in rio de janeiro.

by this time surf had already began to entangle itself with the carioca way of life and slowly the presence of surfers became part of the local scenery - rio de janeiro's coastline is also known across the world for having great conditions for practicing the sport, with its consistent waves, sunny beaches and enthusiastic following year-round.

the state of rio is a true paradise, specially for surfers seeing as there are beaches all around offering different levels of difficulty, from beginners looking for a fresh and vibrant experience to professional practitioners trying to take on an intense challenge - with a plethora of great beaches to choose from, for every kind of use, there are a few which stand out for surfing.