Itacoatiara

The break.

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Niterói, the heavy beach

A short granite bay in Niterói, across the water from Rio. Itacoatiara is the heavy beach of the state. Fast, hollow, a quick drop. Costão, Meio, Pampo. Bodyboarders own the middle on many days. Shock is the rock on the other side of Prainha, a different wave, a different risk.

When.

April to September

South and southeast swell. The bay focuses it. The granite holds the shape.

The lineup.

CostãoMeioPampo

Worth knowing.

1. 1. This is not a learn-to-surf beach. The drop is fast and the inside is shallow on a drain.
2. 2. Prainha is the sheltered cove to the right. Do not confuse it with the main bay.
3. 3. Shock is behind the rock. Rocks in the takeoff. Locals only unless you were invited.
4. 4. Niterói is a city trip from Rio. The beach is in the oceanic region, not Guanabara Bay.

Go.

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