Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara

What riding here is like

Trade winds July to January.

August through December is the heart of the season, wind nearly every day. It typically fills late morning and holds strong from 1pm to 5:30pm, dying near sunset. February brings rain and lottery wind; March to June is real low season. The sea in front of the village is open and messy, with shorebreak and side current: rideable, but weak for a first week of lessons. Use Jeri as a base: Preá is 12 km (shallow, flatter), Guriú on the other side, Lagoa do Paraíso and Azul for flat water. High season packs the water and the air; peaks in July and around Christmas/New Year.

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	74	36	13.2
February	58	26	12
March	46	12	10.8
April	46	14	10.7
May	74	36	13
June	93	66	15
July	98	86	16.5
August	100	97	18.2
September	100	99	19
October	99	94	18.5
November	99	90	17.4
December	94	74	15.7

See the full month-by-month guide

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to kitesurf in Jericoacoara?

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

Is Jericoacoara good for beginners?

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

How do I get to Jericoacoara?

The direct route is fly into Jericoacoara airport (JJD), in Cruz, then transfer: about 35 km, 40 to 60 minutes, last leg in a 4x4 over the Jijoca dunes. Cheaper option: Fortaleza (FOR) by van or bus, about 300 km, 6 to 7 hours, switching to a 4x4 shuttle for the final stretch. Confirm kite luggage ahead: not every van takes a long board bag without warning.

What to do in Jericoacoara when there is no wind?

Here a windless day is no punishment. Sunset from the Duna do Pôr do Sol, early walk to Pedra Furada, Lagoa do Paraíso with a hammock in the water, capoeira and forró on the main street at night, or a buggy to Tatajuba. Sand streets, no cars, no street lights: the village works.

Plan the trip

Getting there