restinga da marambaia, to the south, is partially a deserted beach said to have some of the best waves, though some areas are reserved for governmental and military uses - a little up north, one can come accross guaratiba, which is said to be the best place of them all.
an extended amount of skilled surfers in rio do prefer prainhia, which is located further north, due to the first-rate conditions and săo conrado is also seen as a good place for the modality - here one can find more information on some of the best beaches to test out one's surfing abilities within the marvelous city.
with such a great connection to the sport, rio de janeiro has given birth to some well-known surfers from the world scene, such as rico de souza, phil rajzman and maya gabeira which are all refer to as carioca athletes who have left their mark.
