Kitesurfing in Fortim

What riding here is like

Same season as the rest of the Ceará coast: trades July to January, strongest August to December.

Wind fills late morning and holds roughly 12:30 to 5pm. What changes is the mouth of the Jaguaribe river: on the right tide it forms pools and channels of flat water, sheltered from the open sea, sandy bottom, waist deep. Freestyle water. Much of the session depends on the tide table, not just the wind; check both before you head out. At high tide it shifts toward chop and small waves. Quiet spot, few people, lean infrastructure. That is why people go.

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	66	22	12.1
February	56	15	11.4
March	40	9	10.2
April	45	10	10.3
May	72	20	11.8
June	88	42	13.2
July	95	58	14.3
August	99	75	15.1
September	100	84	15.5
October	98	76	15.3
November	95	60	14.7
December	88	47	13.8

See the full month-by-month guide

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to kitesurf in Fortim?

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

Is Fortim good for beginners?

Yes. Fortim caters to beginners, with flat lagoon water and low crowds in high season.

How do I get to Fortim?

Fortaleza airport (FOR), about 140 km, a 2 to 2.5 hour drive on the CE-040. No useful public transport: rent a car or arrange a transfer through your guesthouse. Canoa Quebrada is about 30 minutes away, so you can combine both beaches on one trip.

What to do in Fortim when there is no wind?

Canoa Quebrada is 30 minutes away: cliffs, buggies, nightlife. Boat or kayak up the Jaguaribe through the mangroves. Ponta Grossa and Fontainha (Icapuí) are worth a full day if you want a genuinely empty beach.

Plan the trip

Getting there