Barra da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca is Rio's sprawling 18km beach that has hosted WSL Championship Tour events. The long stretch offers multiple peaks that shift with the sandbars, giving surfers plenty of options to spread out. Posto 4 is the traditional surf hub, but quality waves can be found along the entire length. The modern high-rise backdrop contrasts with the natural beauty of the ocean.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Barra da Tijuca?
Barra da Tijuca handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Barra da Tijuca?
Offshore wind at Barra da Tijuca blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Barra da Tijuca?
Barra da Tijuca wants SSE swell (135° to 200°) between 0.9m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Barra da Tijuca?
The main season at Barra da Tijuca is Mar-Oct. Year-round with SE/S swells
How do I get to Barra da Tijuca?
Fly into GIG, then allow about 35 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Barra da Tijuca?
Barra da Tijuca is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Year-round with SE/S swells
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