Grumari
Grumari is Rio de Janeiro's most pristine surf beach, an environmental reserve where big wave legend Carlos Burle has called his favorite local spot. The beach is protected from development, creating a natural sanctuary just an hour from the city center. The waves are versatile, handling various swell directions and producing both lefts and rights along the beach. Access is controlled and parking limited, which keeps the crowds manageable even on good days.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 225°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 45°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Environmental reserve - limited parking
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
Getting There
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