Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Fortaleza |
Next Town |
Lagoinha |
|
Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Excellent flat water with shallow areas. Maximum 170m wide and 170m long. Gets crowded with more than 5 kiters.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Big sandy area around the lagoon, lots of space to launch a kite.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Warm all year, just shorts and sun protection. Rainy season from February until June.
Wind
Best Months: |
August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
E |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Best winds from August until December. Winds from 15-30 knots. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but during windy season average 20 knots. Off season, when it is raining, expect 60% of days with kiteable winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
No walk |
The lagoon is just west of Lagoinha. Drive on the beach at low tide and you will get to the lagoon after 5 minutes.
Extra information
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