Surf spot

Sao Conrado

Forecast conditions and map view for Sao Conrado 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: -22.9998, -43.2544

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.6	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	0.9	1.4	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.2	0.8	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.8	1
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	SE	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	ESE	S	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	SE
Wave period (s)	9.1	9.2	9.2	9.1	5.8	5.9	6	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.2	8.1	6.3	7.3	7	6.8	9.1	8.7	8.3	8.1	7.8	7.5	7	7.3	6.8	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.8	7.8	7.7	7	8	6.3	6.6	7	7.4	7.6	7.7	7.8	8.3	8.4	8.6	8.7	8.7	8.5	8.3	6.6	5.3	8.1	4.9	4.8	7.7	7.8	7.3	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	101	92	82	72	35	87	86	84	76	67	55	44	58	93	88	68	172	188	194	199	190	176	158	162	144	139	146	145	138	135	133	132	112	158	212	260	317	366	371	347	323	304	282	261	238	201	175	105	78	93	52	45	84	73	62	61
Wind speed (km/h)	8	7.5	6.2	5.2	7.4	6.4	7.9	7.6	3.6	3.1	4.9	2.9	9.2	9.3	10.2	7.6	4.4	9.7	7.4	7.3	10.7	10	3.9	4.9	4.4	3.5	7.7	5.6	4.9	6.6	6.8	6.1	4.3	2.9	2.2	3.9	5.1	6.7	7.7	7.1	5.8	5	4.9	5.6	5.8	4.9	8.8	10.2	7.3	3.1	4.3	6	4	10.2	8.3	6.7
Wind direction	WCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	EGlassy	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	EGlassy	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	WSWCross-on	WGlassy	NNECross-off	WSWCross	WSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	EGlassy	NEGlassy	ECross	ESECross-on	ECross	ESECross-on	ECross	ENECross-off	NEGlassy	ENECross	ECross	ENEGlassy	ESECross	ECross	ENECross-off	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross-off	ESEGlassy	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off

São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a classic urban beach break set in one of the most dramatic parts of the city, framed by steep mountains and the ocean. It’s known for its powerful waves, scenic backdrop, and fast, energetic surf.

Surf character

Type: Mostly a beach break with shifting peaks
Wave quality: Can be very good when conditions line up, especially with south and southeast swells
Wave shape: Often punchy, hollow at times, and fast
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though conditions can vary enough for all levels depending on the day

Conditions

Swells: Works best with southern hemisphere swell directions, especially S / SE
Wind: Offshore winds from the north or northwest can clean it up; onshore winds can make it choppy
Tides: Tide sensitivity can change with sand movement, but mid tide often produces the best shape

Hazards / things to know

Powerful shorebreak and strong currents can make it challenging
Crowds can be present, especially when conditions are good
Sandbanks shift frequently, so the best peak can move from one session to the next

Vibe

São Conrado has a distinctly local and energetic scene, with the city’s famous mountains and hang gliding launch site nearby. It feels more raw and urban than some of Rio’s more famous postcard beaches, but that’s part of its appeal.