the two corners of são conrado beach offer good waves for surfing and body boarding, with the left corner primarily offering left-leaning, tube-shaped waves coming in from the east or southeast - this occurs most consistently in spring and summer.

at pepino beach, the waves break throughout the entire year, opening up on both sides, though predominantly towards the right corner and in front of the ramps - this is where the currents and undertow are most dangerous, and the warning red flags should be taken seriously.