Arpoador Beach Surfing: Perfect Waves for Beginners
5.0
14 Ratings
Ipanema

Arpoador beach is the birthplace of Surf in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful places in the world, its waves are perfect for beginners, for all ages, composed of a stone corner where there is a channel that makes the waves perfect for beginners and the magical experience!

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bike Itaú - Unleash Your Inner Surfer with Mandala Rio Surf School!
    Picture yourself riding the perfect waves at the iconic Praia do Arpoador, where the sunset is a breathtaking spectacle and the magnificent view of Morro Dois Irmãos and Pedra da Gávea makes every moment unforgettable. With Mandala Rio Surf School, you will enjoy a unique and…
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What's Included
  • Board and lycra included
Location
Bike Itaú
We will meet at Arpoador beach, it is very easy to find as the meeting point is signposted with a green tent, and we will make contact via WhatsApp where I will send a photo of the place and the location on Googlemaps in real time!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zachary_c
Feb 10, 2026
Had an awesome time... - Had an awesome time learning to surf, a straight to the point primer on what to expect and then straight to the waves to get tons of tries with feedback on what to fix. In my first ever time surfing I was able to stay standing up at least 5 or 6 times with the help of the instructors!
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Relax64710566235
Feb 2, 2026
Super!! - Had the best experience with mandala surf school! The team Paulinho and Gabriel are the best teachers and giving an unforgettable experience!! Totally recommended!
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360johannesb
Jan 23, 2026
Gabriel. - Gabriel was a really good guide ☺️ We learned to surf easily and well
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Seychelle_x
Jan 7, 2026
A Great Time - Great instructor, who was knowledgable, personable and helped us catch so many waves. Was also very flexible with us timing wise. Highly recommend !
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Q2590ebkelseys
Nov 23, 2025
Best family experience in Rio! - The absolute best experience!! We came with a very large group (6 adults and 7 kids). Kids were ages 5-10 and they were amazing with the kids! Everybody had the very best time! Cannot say enough good things about this surf school!
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Hayley
May 16, 2025
Awesome & Family Friendly Surf Lessons - We had a fantastic surfing lesson today. My husband and I are both in our mid 40s - and I’m a plus sized lady and we had a blast! Our children (12&9) are “born surfers” apparently- a bit more difficult for us parents- but we all did it! The instructors were awesome- they gave us a brief lesson on the beach and then assisted us in the water with paddling and positioning and told us exactly when to stand up and “go go go”. Highly recommend- one of the highlights of our time in Rio!!
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Luizfernandod279
May 13, 2024
First surf lesson - I took an incredible surfing class at Mandala Rio Surf, the instructors were great, very attentive and very concerned about my progress, giving tips until I managed to catch my first wave, everyone should try surfing, it's an incredible feeling!
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Robert_e
Mar 5, 2024
Fun to watch my daughter succeed and ride a wave! - The guide was so personable and my daughter trusted his guidance in the lesson, ultimately leading to her riding the first wave! Incredible experience in the most beautiful location. All surf workers were so helpful.
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Christopher_d
Jun 5, 2023
The surf lesson was... - The surf lesson was fantastic. The surf conditions were great and the instruction was super helpful.
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Simon_glisse
Aug 28, 2022
Great surf lessions - I had several surf lessions with Paulo and Gabriel. Both were very helpful and accurate in their feedback. I'm still very much a beginner but I could improve a lot! I only speak english, but this wasn't a problem at all. The atmosphere in general was very nice and I definitely want to surf with them again!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).