Piratininga guide
Location
About the spot
Piratininga Beach is in the Oceânica Region of Niterói, in a residential neighborhood of the same name, with a good boardwalk for walking and cycling and several kiosks along the shore. The bottom is fine white sand on a steep-shorebreak beach, which, depending on conditions, tends to produce good waves for surfing and bodyboarding.
It is where Brazil's first bodyboarding championship took place and where Niterói's first school of the sport came from. Although not as well known as the popular Itacoatiara, Piratininga has produced viral photos of giant waves taken by local photographers and bodyboarders on strong swell days.
The beach brings together different tribes, surfers, young people and families, each occupying their favorite stretch along the long strip of sand. It's common to see line fishermen all along the beach, so it's worth looking around before paddling out to the spot.
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Ideal conditions
Safety and respect
The forecast is an estimate and the sea changes fast. Check the conditions on site before paddling out, be honest about your level, respect local surfers and priority rules in the water, and stay away from rocks and currents when in doubt.