Lopes Mendes
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 5.1s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Sao_Paulo local
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Lopes Mendes is a beach break over sand in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It's at its best on 0.6–3.6m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.6m
Lopes Mendes surf FAQ
Is Lopes Mendes good for beginners?+
Lopes Mendes is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.6m 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 Lopes Mendes?+
Different days call for different boards. Lopes Mendes 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 Lopes Mendes?+
Look for 0.6–3.6m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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