Segundinha

Segundinha is a low-profile, very sheltered right-hand point break inside Guanabara Bay in Niterói. The wave is described as notably fickle: on regular days it can be flat, and it typically only becomes rideable when there are very large South or Southwest swells strong enough to wrap into the bay. For surf conditions, the spot is consistently associated with mid tide, and it needs a “big” setup to start producing usable waves. When conditions align, the wave is generally described as peeling and softer rather than powerful, with average wave quality. With the right swell size, riders can sometimes connect sections along the point to get medium-length rides. Safety is a major consideration. Multiple sources flag pollution in the bay, and the spot has additional hazards including rocks near the point and floating debris. Local guidance emphasizes checking water quality reports before entering, and also suggests the spot is only worth visiting when the outer coast is very massive and closing out. Crowd tends to be limited until the rare conditions arrive; one source notes it can become sometimes crowded when it breaks, described as more of a novelty target for locals during big-ocean days.