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From the centre, drive to the north going to Barra da Tijuca. As you get there drive by the beach road all the way to Praia da Macumba. It's just after that, driving by the hills.
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You have to go to Barra. In barra go you to the end of the beach in Recreio. In recreio you turn to Macumba. In macumba you go to the end, in the end you see a mountain with a road. You go to this road and drive until the end. The first beach you see is Prainha.
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Access only by car, or by the surfbus( Every hour).
English (Translate this text in English): From the centre, drive to the north going to Barra da Tijuca. As you get there drive by the beach road all the way to Praia da Macumba. It's just after that, driving by the hills.<br />+<br />You have to go to Barra. In barra go you to the end of the beach in Recreio. In recreio you turn to Macumba. In macumba you go to the end, in the end you see a mountain with a road. You go to this road and drive until the end. The first beach you see is Prainha.<br />+<br />Access only by car, or by the surfbus( Every hour).
English (Translate this text in English): From the centre, drive to the north going to Barra da Tijuca. As you get there drive by the beach road all the way to Praia da Macumba. It's just after that, driving by the hills.<br />+<br />You have to go to Barra. In barra go you to the end of the beach in Recreio. In recreio you turn to Macumba. In macumba you go to the end, in the end you see a mountain with a road. You go to this road and drive until the end. The first beach you see is Prainha.<br />+<br />Access only by car, or by the surfbus( Every hour).
English (Translate this text in English): From the centre, drive to the north going to Barra da Tijuca. As you get there drive by the beach road all the way to Praia da Macumba. It's just after that, driving by the hills.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;You have to go to Barra. In barra go you to the end of the beach in Recreio. In recreio you turn to Macumba. In macumba you go to the end, in the end you see a mountain with a road. You go to this road and drive until the end. The first beach you see is Prainha.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;Access only by car, or by the surfbus( Every hour).
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerful, Fun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Webcam urlhttp://www.clicksurf.com....
Dangers
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Localism
Additional Information
Very nice place to stay all day long. Pretty ladies sun bathing on the sand, nice atmosphere.
When you have a big southwest swell paddle by the rocks, and you'll get to the right place easily.
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3 good spots there!!! The left spot: It's a powerful left with a barrel and a long wall for manoeuvres. It breaks from 2 to 8 feet with E and SE Swell. Sometimes a short right close to the rocks breaks too !!.Right spot : It's a long and manoeuvrable right. It breaks with SE,S and SW swell. On big days you can ride a 10 feet clean and strong right. Middle : Fun surf. All size, all swell direction. Lefts and rights.
English (Translate this text in English): Very nice place to stay all day long. Pretty ladies sun bathing on the sand, nice atmosphere.<br />When you have a big southwest swell paddle by the rocks, and you'll get to the right place easily.<br />+<br />3 good spots there!!! The left spot: It's a powerful left with a barrel and a long wall for manoeuvres. It breaks from 2 to 8 feet with E and SE Swell. Sometimes a short right close to the rocks breaks too !!.Right spot : It's a long and manoeuvrable right. It breaks with SE,S and SW swell. On big days you can ride a 10 feet clean and strong right. Middle : Fun surf. All size, all swell direction. Lefts and rights.
English (Translate this text in English): Very nice place to stay all day long. Pretty ladies sun bathing on the sand, nice atmosphere.<br />When you have a big southwest swell paddle by the rocks, and you'll get to the right place easily.<br />+<br />3 good spots there!!! The left spot: It's a powerful left with a barrel and a long wall for manoeuvres. It breaks from 2 to 8 feet with E and SE Swell. Sometimes a short right close to the rocks breaks too !!.Right spot : It's a long and manoeuvrable right. It breaks with SE,S and SW swell. On big days you can ride a 10 feet clean and strong right. Middle : Fun surf. All size, all swell direction. Lefts and rights.
English (Translate this text in English): Very nice place to stay all day long. Pretty ladies sun bathing on the sand, nice atmosphere.&lt;br &#47;&gt;When you have a big southwest swell paddle by the rocks, and you'll get to the right place easily.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;3 good spots there!!! The left spot: It's a powerful left with a barrel and a long wall for manoeuvres. It breaks from 2 to 8 feet with E and SE Swell. Sometimes a short right close to the rocks breaks too !!.Right spot : It's a long and manoeuvrable right. It breaks with SE,S and SW swell. On big days you can ride a 10 feet clean and strong right. Middle : Fun surf. All size, all swell direction. Lefts and rights.
Atmosphere
Some of the most amazing chicks in town are on the sand every good summer sunny day. Surf is great, chicks are amazing and the view of the moutain behind the beach makes it a wonderful wallpaper.
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It's a crowded spot, respect to be respected. The people in brazil are friendly and educated. A Pro or a beginer can surf there !!! Come and enjoy with us !!!
English (Translate this text in English): Some of the most amazing chicks in town are on the sand every good summer sunny day. Surf is great, chicks are amazing and the view of the moutain behind the beach makes it a wonderful wallpaper.<br />+<br />It's a crowded spot, respect to be respected. The people in brazil are friendly and educated. A Pro or a beginer can surf there !!! Come and enjoy with us !!!
English (Translate this text in English): Some of the most amazing chicks in town are on the sand every good summer sunny day. Surf is great, chicks are amazing and the view of the moutain behind the beach makes it a wonderful wallpaper.<br />+<br />It's a crowded spot, respect to be respected. The people in brazil are friendly and educated. A Pro or a beginer can surf there !!! Come and enjoy with us !!!
English (Translate this text in English): Some of the most amazing chicks in town are on the sand every good summer sunny day. Surf is great, chicks are amazing and the view of the moutain behind the beach makes it a wonderful wallpaper.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;It's a crowded spot, respect to be respected. The people in brazil are friendly and educated. A Pro or a beginer can surf there !!! Come and enjoy with us !!!
General
It's my favorite spot in the city. Makes life in Rio greater than it already is.
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If you people want to view some videos at Prainha, go to:
http://supersurf.abril.com.br/galeria1/video/index.shtml
This is the main Brazilian Championship, called SuperSurf. The final stage was here.
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It's a paradise spot. It's a small beach with a virgin forest around. There's the Prainha municipal park. The first and unique beach park in Rio. Good parking, bathrooms, stores, snack bars. You can find all you need there!!!
English (Translate this text in English): It's my favorite spot in the city. Makes life in Rio greater than it already is.<br />+<br />If you people want to view some videos at Prainha, go to:<br />http://supersurf.abril.com.br/galeria1/video/index.shtml<br />This is the main Brazilian Championship, called SuperSurf. The final stage was here.<br />+<br />It's a paradise spot. It's a small beach with a virgin forest around. There's the Prainha municipal park. The first and unique beach park in Rio. Good parking, bathrooms, stores, snack bars. You can find all you need there!!!
English (Translate this text in English): It's my favorite spot in the city. Makes life in Rio greater than it already is.<br />+<br />If you people want to view some videos at Prainha, go to:<br />http://supersurf.abril.com.br/galeria1/video/index.shtml<br />This is the main Brazilian Championship, called SuperSurf. The final stage was here.<br />+<br />It's a paradise spot. It's a small beach with a virgin forest around. There's the Prainha municipal park. The first and unique beach park in Rio. Good parking, bathrooms, stores, snack bars. You can find all you need there!!!
English (Translate this text in English): It's my favorite spot in the city. Makes life in Rio greater than it already is.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;If you people want to view some videos at Prainha, go to:&lt;br &#47;&gt;http:&#47;&#47;supersurf.abril.com.br&#47;galeria1&#47;video&#47;index.shtml&lt;br &#47;&gt;This is the main Brazilian Championship, called SuperSurf. The final stage was here.&lt;br &#47;&gt;+&lt;br &#47;&gt;It's a paradise spot. It's a small beach with a virgin forest around. There's the Prainha municipal park. The first and unique beach park in Rio. Good parking, bathrooms, stores, snack bars. You can find all you need there!!!
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Prainha
By Diana , 07-07-2007
im goingo to rio - how can i go from ipanema to prainha?