Wingfoiling in Brazil
4 wingfoiling spots in Brazil. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for wingfoiling.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for wingfoiling in Brazil: September–October. Then about 25 windy days a month and water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Barra Grande, Jericoacoara & Cumbuco.
- For beginners: Barra Grande, Cumbuco & Ilha do Guajiru.
Regions
Barra GrandePiauí, Brazil · best OctoberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PHB 35 km
JericoacoaraCeará, Brazil · best OctoberIntermediate and up · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 21 km
CumbucoCeará, Brazil · best SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 27 km
Ilha do GuajiruCeará, Brazil · best September–OctoberBeginner-friendly · ✈ JJD 50 kmWindy 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 | 3 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MarchMar | 0 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AprilApr | 0 | 30°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MayMay | 0 | 30°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| JuneJun | 0 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| JulyJul | 4 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| AugustAug | 17 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 32°C |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 32°C |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 32°C |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 29°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for wingfoiling in Brazil?
Best time for wingfoiling in Brazil: September–October. Then about 25 windy days a month and water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Brazil?
It depends on the month: about 30°C water in April (no wetsuit) and about 28°C in September (no wetsuit).
Is Brazil good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Barra Grande, Cumbuco & Ilha do Guajiru.
Which airport is closest?
Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), 35 km from Barra Grande; Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), 21 km from Jericoacoara; Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 27 km from Cumbuco.