Which Búzios beach is best in a northeast wind?

Q: Which Búzios beach is best in a northeast wind?

In a northeast wind in Búzios, the most sheltered beaches tend to be Ferradurinha, Ferradura, Forno.

A northeast wind (NE) blows from the northeast towards the opposite side. Beaches facing northeast take it straight off the sea; those behind the hills tend to be more sheltered. The ranking below assumes a moderate ~22 km/h breeze.

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Most sheltered

1
Praia da Ferradurinha
Best section: Ferradurinha
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98
2
Praia da Ferradura
Best section: Ferradura North
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98
3
Praia do Forno
Best section: Forno
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98
4
Praia de José Gonçalves
Best section: José Gonçalves
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98
5
Praia das Caravelas
Best section: Caravelas
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98
6
Praia de Geribá
Best section: Geribá East
More sheltered from the northeast wind.
98

Most exposed

65Manguinhos WestNortheast wind blows straight in from the sea here.
65Tucuns SouthModerate cross-shore wind on this part of the beach.
65Rasa SouthNortheast wind blows straight in from the sea here.
65Marina CentreNortheast wind blows straight in from the sea here.
65Olho de BoiNortheast wind blows straight in from the sea here.

Ratings are provisional estimates computed from forecast models and terrain — not on-site measurements. An estimate of wave exposure, not a swimming-safety rating. Always follow beach flags and lifeguard advice.