Surf spot

Lopes Mendes

Forecast conditions and map view for Lopes Mendes in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro City. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro City
Coordinates: -23.1715, -44.1290

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	2	2	2
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	9.9	10.6	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.5	10.3	10.2	9.8	9.7	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.7	7.7	7.3	5.8	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	5.7	5.7	5.8	6.1	6	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	7.4	7.5	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.6	7.5	7.3	7.3	6.3	5.5	6.8	7	7.1	7.3	7.5	7.8	8.2	9.1	9.3	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	175	190	288	320	339	272	277	238	198	164	138	68	66	58	55	51	45	39	72	100	109	102	96	87	77	66	69	63	70	86	87	89	95	197	218	239	209	176	149	145	140	117	85	72	62	92	259	306	319	333	365	412	450	682	706	679
Wind speed (km/h)	7.6	5.1	10.3	1.8	5.4	8.3	6.6	5.2	4.7	7.6	6.8	6.3	5.6	8.7	7.9	6.3	7.9	2.3	0.8	1.9	9.8	9.5	12.8	14.8	14.7	6.5	6.1	7.2	9.9	12.8	10.8	9.7	5.8	8.2	7.6	6.5	11.8	7.8	4.5	1.1	7.4	9	8.7	8.9	11	8	7	9.5	12.2	13	14.6	12.6	11.4	12.5	13.6	12.6
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Lopes Mendes is one of Brazil’s most famous surf beaches, located on Ilha Grande, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state. It’s not in Rio de Janeiro city itself, but it is a popular surf destination within the wider Rio region.

Surf overview

Wave quality: Excellent, with long, clean beach breaks
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though conditions can also suit motivated beginners when the surf is smaller
Wave type: Powerful beach break
Consistency: Very consistent by Brazilian standards, especially during solid swells
Direction: Works well on a range of swell directions, with shifting peaks along the beach

Conditions

Sand bottom: Soft and forgiving
Shape: Known for fast, hollow sections as well as open walls
Crowds: Can get busy because of its reputation and relatively remote-access appeal
Best season: Often best during the southern swell season, roughly autumn to winter in Brazil

Access

Accessible mainly by boat to Ilha Grande and then a walk/hike through the island’s trails, which helps preserve its wild feel
No heavy urban development, so the beach has a more natural, secluded atmosphere

Beach / atmosphere

Lopes Mendes is also famous for its long stretch of white sand, clear water, and lush Atlantic Forest surroundings
The setting is considered one of the most beautiful in Brazil, making it as much a scenic destination as a surf spot