Is November a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
November is a good month for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador (best: May, August). Waves 1.4 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 27°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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 27°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 14 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 November
1
NovGOOD
Itaúna
Saquarema · Brazil
1.6 m waves22° water28° air
73 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ SDU 70 km
2
NovGOOD
Ilha do Mel
Brazil
1.4 m waves25° water25° air
591 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CWB 88 km
3
NovGOOD
Praia do Rosa
Brazil
1.5 m waves21° water24° air
790 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FLN 52 km
4
NovGOOD
Itacaré
Brazil
1.1 m waves27° water28° air
1064 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km
5
NovOFF SEASON
Joaquina
Florianópolis · Brazil
1.5 m waves23° water24° air
739 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ FLN 11 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Brazil in November →Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador?
November is a good month for surfing at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador (best: May, August). Waves 1.4 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in November?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in November?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rio de Janeiro – Arpoador in November?
Around 27°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Saquarema – Itaúna (1.6 m waves), Ilha do Mel (1.4 m waves) & Praia do Rosa (1.5 m waves).
