When to kitesurf in Garopaba
Compare all twelve months using the share of historically kiteable days.
The best time to kitesurf in Garopaba is August to August. August peaks at 57% historically kiteable days, averaging 11 knots.
The weakest month is March, at 34% historically kiteable 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 | 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 |
What the season feels like
Same Santa Catarina window: the most usable wind is September through March, with frontal days and sea breezes that change intensity week to week. Garopaba is mostly open-ocean beaches — more chop and wave than the Ibiraquera lagoons — freeride and wave riding, with a few more sheltered corners depending on wind direction. Pure beginners often learn on Imbituba's lagoons and only ride Garopaba after leaving waist-deep water. Expect a Santa Catarina beach-town vibe: guesthouses, trails, and less mega-infrastructure than a Northeast international hub.