Best kitesurfing spots in Brazil
The best kitesurfing spots in Brazil over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in Brazil: September–October. Then about 23 windy days a month and water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Preá, Atins & Barra Grande.
- For beginners: Preá, Atins & Barra Grande.
PreáCeará · best September–November6 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 12 km2
AtinsMaranhão · best September–October6 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PHB 118 km3
Barra GrandePiauí · best October4 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PHB 35 km4
JericoacoaraCeará · best October4 good monthsIntermediate and up · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 21 km5
FlecheirasCeará · best August–September3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 103 km6
Ilha do GuajiruCeará · best September–October5 good monthsBeginner-friendly · ✈ JJD 50 km7
TaíbaCeará · best August–September3 good monthsIntermediate and up · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 51 km8
CumbucoCeará · best September3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 27 km9
São Miguel do GostosoRio Grande do Norte · best September3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ NAT 78 km10
Florianópolis – Lagoa da ConceiçãoSanta Catarina · best January–March, September–December0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ FLN 11 kmThe best kitesurfing spots in Brazil, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Brazil
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MarchMar | 1 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AprilApr | 1 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MayMay | 1 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| JuneJun | 2 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| JulyJul | 7 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| AugustAug | 18 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
Averages of the 10 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Brazil?
Best time for kitesurfing in Brazil: September–October. Then about 23 windy days a month and water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Brazil?
It depends on the month: about 29°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 27°C in August (no wetsuit).
Is Brazil good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Preá, Atins, Barra Grande & Flecheiras.
Which airport is closest?
Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), 12 km from Preá; Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), 118 km from Atins; Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 103 km from Flecheiras.