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Covetrip / Beach / Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Praia da Barra da Tijuca

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Praia da Barra da Tijuca is at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil in Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil.

Praia da Barra da Tijuca at Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. Patrolled surf beach popular with locals and visitors. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
22 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.64 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Rio de Janeiro Coast
Country
Brazil

Frequently asked questions

Where is Praia da Barra da Tijuca?

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Rio de Janeiro Coast, Brazil

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

19/09
26°
18°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 7
20/09
28°
19°
Wind 9 km/h
UV index 8
21/09
31°
22°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 8
22/09
31°
21°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 8
23/09
21°
20°
Wind 12 km/h
UV index 3
24/09
21°
20°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 2
25/09
24°
20°
Wind 11 km/h
UV index 7

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
27°
Feb
28.6°
Mar
25.6°
Apr
25°
May
24.5°
Jun
23.1°
Jul
22.6°
Aug
22.7°
Sep
22.1°
Oct
20°
Nov
22.2°
Dec
24.6°

Places to stay nearby

Américas Copacabana Hotel

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2.6 km

Windsor California Copacabana

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2.7 km

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.1 km

Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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815 m

Orla Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.3 km

Hotel Atlântico Copacabana

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.6 km

Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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1.1 km

Copacabana Palace

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.3 km

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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2.9 km

Copacabana Amazing

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.4 km

Augusto's Copacabana Hotel

Stay near Copacabana Beach
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3.5 km

Ritz Copacabana Hotel

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4.2 km

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