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Level 4/10

Lopes Mendes

Ilha Grande, RJ, Brazil

🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

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Lopes Mendes is consistently rated one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches, a 3km stretch of white sand on Ilha Grande that catches SW swells wrapping around the island. Getting there requires a ferry and a hike, but the reward is uncrowded waves in a pristine tropical setting. The beach has been protected from development, preserving its wild character.

Lopes Mendes surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Poor

1.0mSE@11s

25km/h

1.0m@11s

25km/h

Sun20

Poor

1.3mESE@8s

11km/h

1.3m@8s

11km/h

Mon21

Poor

1.0mE@9s

8km/h

1.0m@9s

8km/h

Tue22

Poor

0.8mESE@8s

8km/h

0.8m@8s

8km/h

Wed23

Poor

1.4mS@10s

10km/h

1.4m@10s

10km/h

Thu24

Poor

2.6mS@16s

17km/h

2.6m@16s

17km/h

Fri25

Fair

1.6mS@14s

19km/h

1.6m@14s

19km/h

Sat26

Fair

1.1mS@12s

12km/h

1.1m@12s

12km/h

Sun27

Poor

0.6mSSE@11s

15km/h

0.6m@11s

15km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.0mESE@6s

3km/h

1.0m@6s

3km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 22 km/h · PM 31 km/h

Swell

1.0m

SE(126°)

Score: 13/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 8/25

Wind

25km/h

E(86°)

Score: 4/25

Weather

20°C

0.0mm34%

First light 5:19amSunrise 5:49amSunset 5:52pmLast light 6:22pm

Windswell0.9m@4sSecondary0.7mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem

2:37am0.4m

6:30am0.6m

10:15am0.7m

3:54pm0.6m

8:30pm0.6m

3:50am0.3m

11:30am0.8m

5:18pm0.5m

4:57am0.3m

12:00pm0.9m

5:30pm0.5m

5:55am0.3m

12:24pm1.2m

6:08pm0.6m

6:20am0.3m

1:00pm1.4m

6:47pm0.6m

12:47am1.4m

7:00am0.3m

1:30pm1.5m

7:21pm0.5m

1:11am1.4m

7:39am0.2m

1:58pm1.4m

7:52pm0.3m

1:42am1.3m

8:08am0.0m

2:24pm1.2m

8:30pm0.2m

2:10am1.2m

8:43am0.0m

2:42pm1.1m

8:52pm0.2m

2:30am1.3m

9:21am0.2m

2:38pm1.2m

Night

Tide times today

2:37 am

Low tide - 0.43m

6:30 am

High tide - 0.63m

10:15 am

High tide - 0.72m

11:30 am

Low tide - 0.71m

Times shown in spot-local time.+4 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind4/25

Raw Score25/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score5/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score5

🌊💨 Windswell

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (202°)
Direction range: 157° - 227°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NE (45°)
Offshore range: 0° - 90°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all

Water temp

23°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Ferry to Ilha Grande, then hiking trail

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Lopes Mendes?

The Lopes Mendes profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.

What wind direction is offshore at Lopes Mendes?

The Lopes Mendes profile uses wind from NE (45°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 0° to 90°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Lopes Mendes?

The Lopes Mendes scoring profile favors swell from SSW (157° to 227°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Lopes Mendes?

The main season at Lopes Mendes is Apr-Sep. Needs SW swell to wrap into bay

How do I get to Lopes Mendes?

The spot profile lists GIG as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 150 minutes. A boat transfer is also required. The profile estimates $30 USD; confirm the current price and departure point with an operator. Ferry to Ilha Grande, then hiking trail