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Arpoador: surf spot in Rio de Janeiro
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Sep: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 20–26°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (-22.9895, -43.1927)
Other surf spots in Rio de Janeiro
- Itacoatiara: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high, rising
Places to stay near Arpoador
- Arpoador Inn (0.2 km away): Guesthouse
- Arena Ipanema Hotel (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Arpoador Beach Star (0.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Orla de Ipanema (0.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Atlantis Hotel (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Cristal Palace (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Social Hostel (0.3 km away): Hostel
- Mercure Rio de Janeiro Arpoador (0.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Arpoador
- Surf Matrix - Escola de Surf (0.1 km away)
- Mandala Rio Surf School (0.1 km away)
- Tàpui Surf & Kite Arpoador RJ (0.1 km away)
- Surf Glória - Escola de Surf (0.1 km away)
- Pablo Souza Surf Club (0.1 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Arpoador?
Arpoador is in Rio de Janeiro, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Arpoador?
Arpoador faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Arpoador?
The best tide at Arpoador is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Arpoador good for beginners?
Arpoador is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Arpoador?
The nearest places to stay are Arpoador Inn (0.2 km away), Arena Ipanema Hotel (0.2 km away), Arpoador Beach Star (0.2 km away) and Orla de Ipanema (0.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 1077 places to stay within 10 km of Rio de Janeiro.
What is the surf forecast for Arpoador?
Swell Cabin rates Arpoador hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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