Culprit: Coastal Highway 

In 1928 surfing was introduced to Brazil at Copocabana beach on a red wood surfboard. Copocabana used to be a very good beach break that would hold its shape up to twelve feet and had regular offshore winds. The road that ran along the coastline is named Avenida Atlantica. However, in the late 60’s the government underwent construction to double this road in width.

The road widening further increased erosion and now the wave breaks only a few days a year due to the road being widened and its impeding the natural movement of the sand. Most days it is a massive shore break closeout that is ridden by body boarders if anybody.