Praia das Conchas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Rio de Janeiro Norte)
| Name: | Praia das Conchas |
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| Type: | beach/jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NW |
Praia das Conchas in Rio de Janeiro Norte is an exposed beach/jetty break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the south. The beach break offers mainly right hand waves. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take special care here if it gets very crowded.
Overall Praia das Conchas 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 Praia das Conchas surf quality by season and Praia das Conchas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Praia das Conchas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Praia das Conchas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia Brava | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia do Forte | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia do Pero | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Caravelas | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia Brava | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Praia das Conchas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 769 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2572 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2673 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2749 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3073 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Praia das Conchas: |
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| Closest tide station | Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cabo Frio, Brazil | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 77 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itacurussa, Brazil | 123 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Angra dos Reis, Brazil | 149 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Praia das Conchas: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1756 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1814 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1830 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1833 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1846 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Praia das Conchas: |
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| Closest city location | Cabo Frio (Brazil) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Pedro da Aldeia (Brazil) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arraial do Cabo (Brazil) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Armacao de Buzios (Brazil) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Iguaba Grande (Brazil) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Praia das Conchas is Santos Dumont (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (SDU) in Brazil, 121 km (75 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Praia das Conchas is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (GIG), also in Brazil, 129 km (80 miles) away.
- Third is Bartolomeu Lisandro (Campos) Airport (CAW) in Brazil, 147 km (91 miles) away.
- Santa Cruz (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (STU) in Brazil is 178 km (111 miles) away.
- Francisco De Assis (Juiz De Fora) Airport (JDF), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Praia das Conchas and is 187 km (116 miles) away.
