When to kitesurf in Galinhos
Compare all twelve months using the share of historically kiteable days.
The best time to kitesurf in Galinhos is July to December. September peaks at 100% historically kiteable days, averaging 15 knots.
The weakest month is April, at 44% historically kiteable days.
Want more power? August, September, October, November, and December deliver 15 knots or more on at least half the days.
This is what the 2000–2026 record did. It is not a forecast for your week. How we count kiteable days
Season history
Data period: 2000-2026
| Month | ≥12kn % | ≥15kn % | Mean wind (kn) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 36 | 12.7 |
| February | 69 | 25 | 12 |
| March | 51 | 11 | 10.8 |
| April | 44 | 8 | 10.6 |
| May | 63 | 12 | 11.7 |
| June | 78 | 25 | 12.9 |
| July | 92 | 44 | 14 |
| August | 98 | 68 | 14.9 |
| September | 100 | 83 | 15.4 |
| October | 100 | 89 | 15.5 |
| November | 100 | 87 | 15.2 |
| December | 96 | 69 | 14.3 |
What the season feels like
August through January is the safest bet, especially September to December; some years keep usable days into March. The ocean side delivers clean wind, chop, and small waves, while the river, channels, and sheltered banks offer flatter water depending on tide. Beginners need a school and support boat to choose an area clear of current. For independent riders, Galinhos is the start or finish of long downwinders: do not ride those stages without rescue and local logistics.