Barra da Tijuca Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Rio de Janeiro)
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Surf Break: Barra da Tijuca
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Surf Break: Barra da Tijuca
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Surf Break: Barra da Tijuca
Photo credit: gabrielfqueiroz
Surf Break: Barra da Tijuca
| Name: | Barra da Tijuca |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro is an exposed beach break that has very consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Pollution may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Barra da Tijuca Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Barra da Tijuca surf quality by season and Barra da Tijuca surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Barra da Tijuca
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Barra da Tijuca:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pepino | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Canto do Leblon | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Arpoador | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Segundinha | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lage | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Barra da Tijuca: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 710 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2576 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2659 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2729 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3041 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Barra da Tijuca: |
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| Closest tide station | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itacurussa, Brazil | 39 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Angra dos Reis, Brazil | 63 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cabo Frio, Brazil | 81 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Parati, Brazil | 90 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Barra da Tijuca: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1675 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1735 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1750 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1753 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1766 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Barra da Tijuca: |
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| Closest city location | Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Santos Dumont Airport (Brazil) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Nilopolis (Brazil) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Niteroi (Brazil) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Barra da Tijuca is Santos Dumont (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (SDU) in Brazil, 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Barra da Tijuca is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (GIG), also in Brazil, 24 km (15 miles) away.
- Third is Santa Cruz (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (STU) in Brazil, 42 km (26 miles) away.
- Francisco De Assis (Juiz De Fora) Airport (JDF) in Brazil is 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Bartolomeu Lisandro (Campos) Airport (CAW), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Barra da Tijuca and is 254 km (158 miles) away.
