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	0.6	0.6	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	1	1.2	1	1.4	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.7	1	1.5
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	9.1	8.9	9.2	8.6	5.3	6.2	6	5.8	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.7	7.2	7	7	9.3	5.5	5.8	6.3	7.7	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.8	8	8.2	8.7	8.1	7	5.5	6.1	6.7	6.8	7	7.3	7.8	8	8.1	8.2	8.1	8.4	8.8	8.8	8.4	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.1	7.8	5.8	5.8	6	7.7	6.4	6
Wave energy (kJ)	95	83	69	57	46	88	92	89	79	77	72	48	70	63	72	65	128	65	74	71	108	108	105	96	81	102	112	97	124	135	59	142	247	291	308	350	416	452	464	465	444	422	387	362	238	262	221	199	163	118	89	89	90	61	89	162
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	3.8	4.4	4.8	5.2	5.5	8.7	10	7.4	1.4	4.4	6.2	8.9	8.8	5.8	4.5	8.1	0.8	6	8.9	12.1	8.7	6.8	7.2	6.5	3.1	9.4	4	3.5	5.4	6.4	7.3	5.4	3.4	4.6	4.4	6.1	7.2	8	8	6.2	6.4	6.2	6.6	5.5	5.4	8.4	5.7	5.6	5.9	4.1	6.2	6.3	9.4	3.9	2.6
Wind direction	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	EGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	SOnshore	WSWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WNWGlassy	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	SSEGlassy	SWCross-on	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ECross	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNWGlassy	SWCross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SEGlassy	NWGlassy

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.