Best beaches in Rio de Janeiro

3 ranked beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Rio de Janeiro

1
Praia de Copacabana
Iconic beach known for its vibrant atmosphere
7.0
2
Praia de Ipanema
Famous for its beautiful sunset and beach bars
7.0
3
Praia do Leme
Great for families with plenty of space
7.0

What makes Rio de Janeiro's beaches stand out?

Rio de Janeiro sits in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Rio de Janeiro or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.