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Praia de Itacoatiara

Itacoatiara

Itacoatiara is Niteroi’s famous heavy beach, a fast hollow Atlantic arena for surfing and bodyboarding with contest history, powerful shorebreak sections, and a serious point-style corner. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Itacoatiara in Rio de Janeiro.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationRio de Janeiro, BR
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The Wave

North wind is the clean call and southwest swell is the classic trigger, though other south-sector pulses can make it heavy.

The beach works through the tide range, but mid tide is usually easier to manage; crowds, rips, and the Shock point section all matter on bigger days.

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Lineup Guide

North wind is the clean call and southwest swell is the classic trigger, though other south-sector pulses can make it heavy.

The beach works through the tide range, but mid tide is usually easier to manage; crowds, rips, and the Shock point section all matter on bigger days.

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