Kitesurfing in Cumbuco

What riding here is like

Trade winds run July to January, with the most reliable core August to December.

Wind is side-shore from the right (east): light early, fills around 10-11am, and the best window is usually 1pm to 5pm. It drops fast after sunset. February to June is rain and patchy wind; many schools scale back. In front of the village the sea is choppy; low tide calms the shore, high tide adds chop and shorebreak. For flat water, the classic is a downwinder to Cauípe Lagoon, about 7 km west. Arrange pickup first. You return by car or buggy.

Season history

Data period: 2000-2026

% of kiteable days (≥12kn)primegoodriskyoff-season

Monthly percentage of days with at least three daytime hours at or above 12 knots
Month	≥12kn %	≥15kn %	Mean wind (kn)
January	70	29	12.6
February	55	20	11.7
March	40	11	10.5
April	45	13	10.7
May	76	36	12.8
June	94	63	14.7
July	99	85	16
August	100	96	17.2
September	100	98	17.5
October	98	88	16.8
November	98	79	15.8
December	91	60	14.7

See the full month-by-month guide

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to kitesurf in Cumbuco?

The best season in Cumbuco runs from June to December, with up to 100% kiteable days at the peak.

Is Cumbuco good for beginners?

Yes. Cumbuco caters to beginners, with mixed water and high crowds in high season.

How do I get to Cumbuco?

Fortaleza airport (FOR) is closest, about 35 km, a 40 to 50 minute drive. Private transfer, taxi or ride-hailing all work, and many guesthouses include pickup if you ask. No flights into Cumbuco. A public bus exists, but it is slow and useless with kite bags.

What to do in Cumbuco when there is no wind?

Windless days in season are rare, but they happen. Buggy over the dunes and Banana Lagoon, a day at Lagoinha (about 1h30), or into Fortaleza for Mercado Central and Beira-Mar. With kids, Beach Park is about an hour away.

Plan the trip

Getting there