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Itacoatiara: surf spot in Rio de Janeiro
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- mid to high, rising (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 (-22.9761, -43.0339)
Other surf spots in Rio de Janeiro
- Arpoador: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Itacoatiara
- Hotel de Trânsito do Forte Imbuhy Flamboyant (8.8 km away): Hotel
- Recanto da Urca (13 km away): Holiday rental
- URCA Room (13 km away): Holiday rental
- Hotel Califórnia Rio (14 km away): Hotel
- Edifício Sabará (14 km away): Guesthouse
- Arena Leme (14 km away): Hotel
- Condominio do Edificio Golden Bay (14 km away): Guesthouse
- Edificio Praia Vermelha (14 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Itacoatiara
- Universo Paddle Surf (16 km away)
- Aloha Sup Surf Club (16 km away)
- Guarderia Surf Club (16 km away)
- Guarderia Posto 6 (16 km away)
- Tàpui Surf & Kite Arpoador RJ (16 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Itacoatiara?
Itacoatiara 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: mid to high, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Itacoatiara?
Itacoatiara 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 Itacoatiara?
The best tide at Itacoatiara is mid to high, rising, 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 Itacoatiara good for beginners?
Itacoatiara suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Itacoatiara?
The nearest places to stay are Hotel de Trânsito do Forte Imbuhy Flamboyant (8.8 km away), Recanto da Urca (13 km away), URCA Room (13 km away) and Hotel Califórnia Rio (14 km away). Swell Cabin lists 1077 places to stay within 10 km of Rio de Janeiro.
What is the surf forecast for Itacoatiara?
Swell Cabin rates Itacoatiara 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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