Brazil · État de Rio de Janeiro
-22.94 | -42.22
Massambaba is a long wild beach located between Arraial do Cabo and Saquarema, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This ocean spot offers direct exposure to south and southeast swells with dominant NE winds. The beach is uncrowded and offers plenty of space for riding. Waves can be powerful, making the spot suited for riders with a good level.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from August to December, peaking in September: 28 rideable days a month and 305 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is July, at 22 days.
7-12 knots · 84% 13-20 knots · 16%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 24 °C. The wettest month is December, with 115 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 196 h | 30 °C | 109 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 257 h | 32 °C | 50 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 218 h | 30 °C | 113 mm |
| April | 26.0 | 185 h | 28 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 193 h | 28 °C | 29 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 161 h | 27 °C | 17 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 118 h | 24 °C | 38 mm |
| August | 29.0 | 233 h | 26 °C | 53 mm |
| September | 29.5 | 305 h | 28 °C | 24 mm |
| October | 29.5 | 277 h | 27 °C | 87 mm |
| November | 27.0 | 272 h | 28 °C | 106 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 245 h | 30 °C | 115 mm |
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