here we list some of the most popular surf beaches in rio de janeiro, along with a brief overview of the type of waves, wind conditions, and best time of the year to enjoy these praias.

a precious asset for surfers in the region is surfline, a website publishing constantly updated reports and swell forecasts for rio de janeiro southern shore - published by surfline, this clickable map shows the height of the waves on a number of beaches in both rio de janeiro and niterói. 

this chart shows the forecast for all waves in rio's southern region - a summary forecast for a variety of beaches and surf spots in rio de janeiro can be seen on this page.