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Level 6/10

São Conrado

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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São Conrado is one of Rio's best-kept secrets, a beach break beneath the dramatic Pedra da Gávea that Rob Machado once called his favorite wave in the city. The "Pepê" section produces fast, hollow A-frames that barrel over the sandy bottom, rewarding quick reflexes and committed tube riding. The beach is also the landing zone for hang gliders jumping off the mountain above, adding to the surreal Rio experience.

São Conrado surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

1.3mESE@8s

9km/h

1.3m@8s

9km/h

Wed4

Poor

0.8mESE@8s

8km/h

0.8m@8s

8km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.6mESE@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.9mS@9s

11km/h

0.9m@9s

11km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.9mS@9s

6km/h

0.9m@9s

6km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.5mSSW@10s

19km/h

1.5m@10s

19km/h

Mon9

Poor

2.5mS@10s

11km/h

2.5m@10s

11km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.8mS@11s

10km/h

1.8m@11s

10km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mSSE@13s

12km/h

0.9m@13s

12km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.8mSSE@10s

10km/h

0.8m@10s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 9 km/h · High tide at 11am (0.9m)

Swell

1.3m

ESE(107°)

Score: 18/25

Period

Short period

Score: 6/25

Wind

9km/h

WSW(249°)

Score: 12/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm23%

First light 4:36amSunrise 5:06amSunset 6:07pmLast light 6:37pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @8s ESE outside window

Wind9 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:27am–6:37pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high

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3m1.5

sec

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swell

windkm/h

11g32

3g28

12g34

13g40

4g32

4g11

6g18

11g30

11g35

5g22

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1g23

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11g32

19g51

15g55

tidem

3:45am0.3m

11:50am0.9m

4:30pm0.6m

4:43am0.3m

12:18pm1.0m

5:16pm0.5m

5:30am0.3m

12:20pm1.0m

5:51pm0.4m

6:17am0.3m

12:22pm1.0m

6:34pm0.3m

6:55am0.2m

12:38pm1.0m

7:04pm0.2m

1:07am1.2m

7:30am0.4m

1:05pm1.3m

7:42pm0.4m

1:25am1.4m

8:11am0.5m

1:24pm1.2m

8:15pm0.3m

2:02am1.3m

8:48am0.4m

1:50pm1.1m

8:45pm0.1m

2:35am1.1m

9:16am0.3m

2:20pm0.9m

9:15pm0.0m

3:13am0.9m

9:38am0.3m

2:55pm0.9m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:45 am

Low · 0.26m

11:50 am

High · 0.93m

4:30 pm

Low · 0.57m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction8/25

Swell Size18/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind12/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score39/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score39

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @8s ESE outside window

Wind9 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (142°)
Direction range: 120° - 187°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 315° - 67°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high

Water temp

23°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: Easy beach access

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is São Conrado?

São Conrado is a beach break in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at São Conrado?

São Conrado picks up swell from the ESE round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SE. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at São Conrado?

A N wind is dead offshore at São Conrado, and anything from the NW round to the ENE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at São Conrado?

São Conrado is at its best around the mid to high tide.

When is the best time of year to surf São Conrado?

The most reliable run of swell at São Conrado comes Mar to Oct. Best in autumn/winter.

How cold is the water at São Conrado?

The water at São Conrado averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is São Conrado good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Can get crowded, watch for hang gliders landing.

How do I get to São Conrado?

The nearest airport on our list is GIG, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive. Easy beach access.

What other surf spots are near São Conrado?

The closest breaks we track are Leblon Pontão (4.3 km), Arpoador (7.5 km) and Barra da Tijuca (8.6 km), handy when São Conrado isn't working. We track 7 spots around Rio de Janeiro, RJ in total.