Beautiful custom boards at very reasonable prices. This local shop has a few outposts throughout…read morethe region and what I love most is the gorgeous design on each board. While I can't decide whether Art in Surf is more for paddleboarders or surfers, rest assured, your long, wooden flotation device can be found here. They also do paddle board rentals at pop-up tents along the beach in Zona Sul should you just be looking to rent.

Along this strips of Francisco Otaviano you'll find all the surf shops you need to get your gear. I…read morebought my first board here, a 6'8" Evolution, and paid a reasonable R$900 for it. This is definitely one of the nicer, larger, and more organized shops in the lineup and the guys working there are friendly and helpful in getting you on the right board. While this shop is good for beginner surfers looking to pick up a board/gear, it offers a better selection for intermediate and advanced surfers. You'll find a great supply of Al Merrick, Rusty, FireWire, and other top quality boards (some are imported while others are manufactured here in Brazil). You can also find leashes, wetsuits, fins, SUP, swimming gear, shoes, skateboards, apparel and lots of other accessories for active sports. I recommend checking this place out as you shop around.