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Useful Info
Submitted on May 31, 2019
Useful Info
Brazil is a huge country with more than 7,500km of coastline.
So you will be able to find all styles of kitesurfing options from flat water to wave-riding. Also, weather conditions vary from tropical warm in the north to wetsuit-cold in the very south.
Kitesurfing in Brazil is well-known for its preserved lagoons, epic down-winders, and magnificent Southern Atlantic swells.
The wind favors being good for most of the country between May and February, leaving only March and April as the time not to go on Brazilian kiteboarding holidays.
Many of Brazil’s national kiteboarding championships are held on this 20 km long stretch of beach in Rio. Barra da Tijuca can be a madhouse on hot summer weekends, as it’s fashion central for all the beautiful people living in Rio.
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 18 kn – 28 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 18 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
8 & 11 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
6 & 9 depending on weight
Atins is a little gem at the base of one of the world-renowned lagoon and sand dune park, The Lençois Maranhenses.
This tiny fishing village is found in the delta of the River Preguiças and is surrounded by sandbanks that emerge during low tide
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 18 kn – 28 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 18 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
8 & 11 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
6 & 9 depending on weight
Galinhos is definitely on the Brazilian kitesurfing map but it is one of those places that still feels undiscovered. It’s a small but lovely chilled-back fishing town with sandy streets
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 18 kn – 35 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 18 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
7/8 & 10 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
5/6 & 8 depending on weight
Jericoacoara is without a doubt a place that must be visited at least once in a lifetime. Discovered in the 80’s Jeri today is one of the top places in the world for both kitesurfers and windsurfers
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 22 kn – 35 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 20 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
7 & 9 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
5 & 8 depending on weight
This town is one of the most popular destinations for Brazilian kiteboarding vacations.
Its fame means the main riding areas can be packed at times. But there are calmer spots nearby, so you can always find some space if you want it.
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 18 kn – 32 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 18 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
8 & 11 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
6 & 9 depending on weight
For many kitesurfers, this is a favorite place to spend time. The town is much smaller than nearby – and more popular – Cumbuco and noticeably cheaper.
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 18 kn – 32 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 18 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
8 & 11 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
6 & 9 depending on weight
As the trendiest “must visit spot” for kitesurfers in Brazil, Barra Grande is the place to go while it is still authentic.
It’s a small, charming community surrounded by picturesque beauty that is not just bringing kitesurfers but regular tourists.
Wind
High season – July – January ➔ 22 kn – 35 kn
Probability of wind – 95%
Low season – February – June ➔ 10 kn – 20 kn
Probability of wind – 55%
Kite Size
Men (take 2 sizes)
7 & 9 depending on weight
Women (take 2 sizes)
5 & 8 depending on weight
This is a wave riding spot on the Florianopolis Peninsula. When it’s breaking well, it has been compared to Jeffrey’s Bay in South Africa making it one of the best Brazil kitesurf spots.
This flat-water spot located near Rio De Janeiro is one of the sickest freestyle spots outside of the northeastern region of Brazil. The lake is waist deep and even when the wind is completely cranking the water remains slick as butter.
Many top-level kiters train here to avoid the crowds around the main Rio beaches. Araruama Lake is a beautiful place and most definitely one of the best Brazil kitesurf spots.
It’s quite a well-kept secret