Flamengo
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.4m
- Period
- 8.8s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local
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Flamengo is a reef break over mixed in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It's at its best on 2.1–6.3m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 2.1m – 6.3m
Flamengo surf FAQ
Is Flamengo good for beginners?+
Flamengo is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 2.1–6.3m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Flamengo?+
Different days call for different boards. Flamengo can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Flamengo?+
Look for 2.1–6.3m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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