Piauí, Brazil
Cajueiro da Praia
Barra Grande's quieter neighbor; shallow water and unhurried trades.
Best season
sep to nov
This month · jul
18%kiteable days
Peak wind · oct
12 kn
What riding here is like
Classic Piauí coast season: wind from July to January, steadiest August to December.
Expect a long beach, pale sand, and shallow sheltered sections — good beginner and freestyle water when tide and sandbars cooperate. It is the same trade wind as Barra Grande a few kilometers away; the difference is scale and crowd. Less tourist infrastructure than Ceará hubs: lean schools, simple guesthouses, early nights. Tide rules many shallow setups — check the table before you choose where to rig.
Season history
Data period: 2000-2026
| Month | ≥12kn % | ≥15kn % | Mean wind (kn) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 0 | 9.1 |
| February | 6 | 0 | 8.1 |
| March | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| April | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| June | 6 | 0 | 8.5 |
| July | 18 | 0 | 9.3 |
| August | 47 | 2 | 10.3 |
| September | 77 | 10 | 11.5 |
| October | 79 | 8 | 12 |
| November | 66 | 4 | 11.8 |
| December | 44 | 1 | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to kitesurf in Cajueiro da Praia?
The best season in Cajueiro da Praia runs from September to November, with up to 79% of days historically kiteable at the peak.
Is Cajueiro da Praia good for beginners?
Yes. Cajueiro da Praia caters to beginners, with flat lagoon water and low crowds in high season.
How do I get to Cajueiro da Praia?
Useful airports: Parnaíba (PHB) is closest, or Fortaleza (FOR) / Teresina (THE) with a longer transfer. From Barra Grande it is only a few coastal kilometers — many riders combine both bases on one trip. Use a car or guesthouse transfer; public transport is limited with kite bags.
What to do in Cajueiro da Praia when there is no wind?
Barra Grande is a few minutes away (restaurants and a bit more buzz), plus dunes and lagoons on the PI/MA coast, or a hammock day. With more time: Parnaíba delta and boat trips in the region.
Plan the trip
Getting there
Useful airports: Parnaíba (PHB) is closest, or Fortaleza (FOR) / Teresina (THE) with a longer transfer. From Barra Grande it is only a few coastal kilometers — many riders combine both bases on one trip. Use a car or guesthouse transfer; public transport is limited with kite bags.
When there is no wind
Barra Grande is a few minutes away (restaurants and a bit more buzz), plus dunes and lagoons on the PI/MA coast, or a hammock day. With more time: Parnaíba delta and boat trips in the region.
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