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Which Búzios beach is best in a south wind?

A south wind (S) blows from the south towards the opposite side. Beaches facing south 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. 1
    Praia de João Fernandes

    Best section: João Fernandes

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98
  2. 2
    Praia dos Amores

    Best section: Amores

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98
  3. 3
    Praia da Tartaruga

    Best section: Tartaruga

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98
  4. 4
    Praia de Manguinhos

    Best section: Manguinhos Centre

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98
  5. 5
    Praia da Marina

    Best section: Marina North

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98
  6. 6
    Praia Gorda

    Best section: Gorda East

    More sheltered from the south wind.

    98

Most exposed

  • 65Tucuns NorthModerate cross-shore wind on this part of the beach.
  • 65Geribá WestSouth wind blows straight in from the sea here.
  • 65CaravelasSouth wind blows straight in from the sea here.
  • 74FerradurinhaModerate cross-shore wind on this part of the beach.
  • 85Ferradura CentreLight cross-shore wind on this part of the beach.

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.