Arpoador is a left-hand point break near Rio de Janeiro that works best with southeast swell and northeast winds. The break features a combination bottom and works at multiple tides. Hazards include rocks, rip currents, crowds, and pollution.
Spot profile
- Ability
- beginner · intermediate · advanced
- Boards
- shortboard
Boards surfed here
1 board ridden here

Solution
Miguel Onda · Chemistry Surfboards · SolutionDemo account
5'11" · 18.5" wide · 27L
Not a fit
Solution at Arpoador: it makes the long shoulder feel connected instead of like separate sections.
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Solution
Miguel Onda · Chemistry Surfboards · SolutionDemo account
5'11" · 18.5" wide · 27L
Not a fit
Solution at Arpoador: it makes the long shoulder feel connected instead of like separate sections.
Solution at Arpoador: it makes the long shoulder feel connected instead of like separate sections.
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22.9901°S, 43.1917°WView on OpenStreetMap ↗