Arpoador Surf Spot
Brazil
Where is Arpoador?
Arpoador is an A-frame beach break near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Best season: April to October (south swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: -22.9890, -43.1930.
About This Break
The rocky point between Ipanema and Copacabana where Brazilian surfing began, and still Rio's busiest wave. Arpoador is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from April to October (south swells). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out. Surfers drawn to Arpoador can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around Rio de Janeiro with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
Local Knowledge
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
