Is August a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador. Waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°C.
Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro – ArpoadorEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 25°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Itaúna
Saquarema · Brazil
2 m waves22° water26° air
73 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ SDU 70 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Itacaré
Brazil
1.3 m waves26° water26° air
1064 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Joaquina
Florianópolis · Brazil
1.6 m waves18° water20° air
739 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ FLN 11 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Ilha do Mel
Brazil
1.5 m waves20° water21° air
591 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CWB 88 km
5
AugPEAK SEASON
Praia do Rosa
Brazil
1.6 m waves18° water20° air
790 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ FLN 52 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Brazil in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador. Waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in August?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in August?
Around 25°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Saquarema – Itaúna (2 m waves), Itacaré (1.3 m waves) & Florianópolis – Joaquina (1.6 m waves).
