Kitesurfing in Preá

What riding here is like

Trade winds July to January; August to December is the most reliable stretch.

Side-shore from the right, filling between 10 and 11:30am and holding solid from 1pm to 5:30pm. February to June brings rain and unreliable wind; many schools close or scale back. Preá is Jeri's wind with a kinder sea: long beach, sandy bottom, shallow at low tide, near-flat close in and choppier further out. Best in the region to learn and drill tricks without getting worked. About 12 km from Jericoacoara. Still less packed than Jeri, but it has grown fast.

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 Preá?

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

Is Preá good for beginners?

Yes. Preá caters to beginners, with choppy water and medium crowds in high season.

How do I get to Preá?

Jericoacoara airport (JJD), in Cruz, about 20 to 30 km: a 40 to 50 minute drive on paved road, no 4x4 needed (unlike Jeri). From Fortaleza (FOR) it is about 280 to 300 km; vans take 4 to 6 hours depending on stops. Kite guesthouses almost always arrange the transfer.

What to do in Preá when there is no wind?

Jericoacoara is 12 km away: sunset dune, Pedra Furada, dinner and bars at night. Lagoa do Paraíso and Lagoa Azul are worth an afternoon. Buggy to Tatajuba, or a hammock on Preá beach, long and empty.

Plan the trip

Getting there