this beach is often frequented by surfers, and receives good swells from all directions, with the best ones coming in from the south - praia da reserva ecológica is quite exposed, and it is thus subject to strong winds, blowing in from both the east and the south.

along the edge of this beach lie many rocks deep in the sand that create round, strong waves - this beach offers plenty of great waves to catch in rio de janeiro, particularly in autumn, when reserva offers some of the best conditions.