Is March a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
March is a good month for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador (best: May, August). Waves 1.3 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 28 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 March
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MarGOOD
Itaúna
Saquarema · Brazil
1.5 m waves25° water31° air
73 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ SDU 70 km
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MarGOOD
Ilha do Mel
Brazil
1.3 m waves28° water28° air
591 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CWB 88 km
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MarGOOD
Praia do Rosa
Brazil
1.3 m waves23° water27° air
790 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ FLN 52 km
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MarGOOD
Itacaré
Brazil
0.9 m waves29° water29° air
1064 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km
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MarOFF SEASON
Joaquina
Florianópolis · Brazil
1.3 m waves26° water28° air
739 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ FLN 11 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Brazil in March →Where to go surfing in March →Questions
Is March a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
March is a good month for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador (best: May, August). Waves 1.3 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in March?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in March?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in March?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in March?
Within 1,500 km: Saquarema – Itaúna (1.5 m waves), Ilha do Mel (1.3 m waves) & Praia do Rosa (1.3 m waves).
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