Prainha
Rio · Brazil
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
The best wave within Rio, catches more swell. Best wind — N/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -23.041, -43.505 |
FAQ
Is Prainha good for beginners?
Prainha is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Prainha today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#brazil-rio/prainha-rio. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Rio
- Grumari — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Macumba — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Recreio — Beach break by the rock, beginners and intermediates
- Barra da Tijuca — Long beach break, beginners and intermediates
- São Conrado — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Leblon — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Arpoador — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Itacoatiara — surf spot, advanced surfers