Is May a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador. Waves 1.7 m, water 24°C (shorty), air 26°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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 8 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 May
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MayPEAK SEASON
Itaúna
Saquarema · Brazil
1.9 m waves24° water27° air
73 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ SDU 70 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Joaquina
Florianópolis · Brazil
1.5 m waves22° water23° air
739 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ FLN 11 km
3
MayGOOD
Ilha do Mel
Brazil
1.4 m waves24° water23° air
591 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ CWB 88 km
4
MayGOOD
Praia do Rosa
Brazil
1.5 m waves22° water22° air
790 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ FLN 52 km
5
MayPEAK SEASON
Itacaré
Brazil
1.2 m waves28° water27° air
1064 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Brazil in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador. Waves 1.7 m, water 24°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in May?
About 24°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in May?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Saquarema – Itaúna (1.9 m waves), Florianópolis – Joaquina (1.5 m waves) & Ilha do Mel (1.4 m waves).
