out of the many options for surf schools in rio de janeiro, surf rio offers a great option for those looking to learn on arpoador beach, giving private or individual classes that must be reserved in advance, though their hours are flexible and depend on the availability of both the student and instructor - they also offer all equipment at no extra cost to the student.

this school offers a unique lesson format that depends entirely on the student's level and needs. in the case of a total beginner, they ensure that the professor initially enters the water holding the surfboard and then supports the student as he or she catches the appropriate wave. throughout the lesson, students will slowly gain the autonomy they need, with the help and careful supervision of the instructor - surf rio can be contacted via telephone at 21 7882.2420 / 9438.2980, via contact email, or via official website.

the escolinha de surf in arpoador, near ipanema beach, is a school has been around a hefty fourteen years, right at rua maria quiteria - it evolved from a friendly lesson between buddies that kept spreading to more and more friends, until a mere two months after opening, the school became an established business.