Praia do Riacho is a public ocean beach located within the urban settlement of Guarapari in Greater Vitória, Brazil. It faces the South Atlantic Ocean and features a straight, flat shoreline. The beach is 2.6 kilometers long and approximately 110 meters wide, presenting a broad, open expanse of sand. Vehicle access is directly adjacent to the road, and parking is available. The beach is situated within a populated area, 1.9 kilometers from the center of Guarapari and 540 meters from the center of Barra do Riacho. This location suggests convenient access to basic services and amenities. The beach's character is popular among surfers, indicating the presence of waves and a shore-break that paddlers must navigate when launching or landing. The open ocean exposure means conditions are subject to wind, swell, and tidal influences. The flat shoreline suggests a relatively gentle slope into the water, but the surf activity implies variable wave conditions. The beach is publicly accessible and equipped with facilities. The water body is an ocean beach, so paddlers can explore the coastline or venture into the open Atlantic, with destinations like Praia do Morro and Praia da Bacutia being approximately ten minutes away by road, suggesting they are potential paddle destinations from this launch point depending on conditions and skill level.