Surf spot

Costazul

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

Country: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Norte
Coordinates: -22.5251, -41.9203

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.8	6.7	4.8	4.3	4.3	4.4	5.1	5	4.8	4.8	5.1	5.7	5.6	6	7	5.7	6	6.3	8.6	7.7	5.3	5	6.3	7.1	7.2	7	7.3	7.1	7.3	7.1	7.1	5.1	5	5	5.3	4.8	4.6	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.7	5	5	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	38	36	36	36	35	33	31	31	29	25	23	23	22	20	16	29	32	36	48	43	29	20	19	26	24	31	27	20	23	17	26	27	15	17	18	21	28	33	33	34	33	32	29	32	34	29	54	49	39	36	30	29	28	26	33	33
Wind speed (km/h)	10.6	10	12	11.4	9.2	8	8.4	3.6	6.9	5.8	6.4	9.5	4.2	1.9	7.4	12.7	2.6	7.2	7.3	9.7	15.5	13.3	8.1	10.4	6.9	13.3	12.4	15.3	10.9	11.5	9.7	8.7	6.7	7.4	6.1	2.2	3.1	5.8	9.4	13.1	12.8	12.1	12.9	12.9	18.1	22.1	21.7	20.2	17	16.7	17.6	20	15.3	29.4	26.3	21.5
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Costazul is a surf spot in Rio de Janeiro’s North Coast region (Norte), in Brazil, known for having beachbreak waves that can be fun and fairly consistent when the right swell arrives.

Quick description

Wave type: Mainly sand-bottom beachbreak
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Wave character: Can offer fast, playful peaks with both lefts and rights
Swell direction: Usually works best with S/SE swells
Wind: Typically best with offshore or light winds, often from the west/northwest depending on the exact orientation
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially on weekends and holidays

What to expect

Costazul often produces manageable, accessible waves, making it a good option for people looking to surf without the heavy power of more advanced reef or point breaks. Because it’s a beachbreak, the sandbanks can shift, so the quality of the wave may change from week to week.

Nearby context

It’s commonly associated with the Rio das Ostras / Costa Azul area, which is popular for its coastal scenery and relaxed beach-town vibe.