Kitesurfing in Imbituba: season, wind stats & trip guide

What riding here is like

The calendar is the opposite of Northeast Brazil: the best wind is usually September through March, with spring and summer at the core.

Fronts and sea breezes stack; the day-to-day is less monotonous than Ceará trade winds, so a forecast app actually matters. Praia do Rosa and greater Imbituba mix open ocean with quick access to the Ibiraquera lagoons — flatter water for freestyle and progression. Beginners do well on the lagoons with a school; on the ocean expect side-shore to onshore, chop, and usable waves on swell days. The crowd is mixed: kite trips, surf trips, and Florianópolis weekenders.

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	40	16	9.7
February	35	10	9.1
March	34	11	9.1
April	37	13	9.3
May	39	16	9.5
June	38	14	9.2
July	42	17	9.6
August	57	29	11
September	55	30	11
October	55	29	11.1
November	57	27	11.2
December	49	23	10.5

See the full month-by-month guide How we count kiteable days

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to kitesurf in Imbituba?

The best season in Imbituba runs from August to August, with up to 57% of days historically kiteable at the peak.

Is Imbituba good for beginners?

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

How do I get to Imbituba?

Florianópolis (FLN) is the practical airport, about 90 to 110 km depending on BR-101 traffic. A rental car is the default; buses and guesthouse transfers also work. Praia do Rosa is a few minutes from Imbituba town. With kite bags, do not rely on intercity buses for the last leg alone.

What to do in Imbituba when there is no wind?

Hike the Rosa headlands, swim the Ibiraquera lagoons, wander Imbituba town, or day-trip to Garopaba (about 20 minutes). In whale season (July to November) boat trips leave from the area. Florianópolis is a little over an hour if you want a city day.

Plan the trip

Getting there