Barra de Guaratiba
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Always crowded when its breaking....hard localism ,
Atmosphere:
When its really pumping , reminds me inside corner ulus !!
Additional Info:
When breaks, is the best wave of the city
Location
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The wave breaks near an military area but dont try walk in the beach because you can be arrested
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
CcB
2.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Grumari
4.38 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Prainha
5.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |