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“I spent 7 awsome days in Barra and what a beautiful place to surf. I went in January, and whilst I am not the best surfer, the conditions are suitable for everyone: small waves for beginners and big ones for dudes who can ride pipes. You can stay in the water until 8.30pm with no wetsuit and see the sun go down. The locals are OK; I'm from Argentina and did not got any trouble. Very beautifull place to surf. Go and check it out.”
Federico from ARGENTINA - 12 Jul 2010
Barra da Tijuca Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 10 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.2(1: Barra da Tijuca is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Barra da Tijuca is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Rio de Janeiro. 5: the best break in Rio de Janeiro). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Barra da Tijuca can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.4(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Barra da Tijuca, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Barra da Tijuca are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Barra da Tijuca is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Barra da Tijuca requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.1(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Barra da Tijuca for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.3(1: Camping at Barra da Tijuca is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Barra da Tijuca is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Barra da Tijuca, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.9(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Barra da Tijuca where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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