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Prainha Beach
Grumari, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAbout
Prainha Beach is a smaller isolated surfer beach a short drive southwest from Rio de Janeiro. The half-moon shaped beach is bordered on each side by rocks and high cliffs, causing the waves to come in fast and with multiple breaks.
The under current is very strong here, and only experienced surfers ride these waves. Casual beach goers should only enter the water to about waist deep, as the undertow will pull you out to sea! There is usually just one lifeguard who patrols the area.
