Continent |
South America |
Country |
Brazil |
Next Big City |
Fortaleza |
Next Town |
Marinheiros, Praia da Baleia |
|
Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Nice flat water. Shallow areas.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Road, Power lines |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with some grass. Beginners should not launch next to the road, the wind is fully onshore here and has dangers. Walk further upwind where the wind blows sideshore.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Warm all year. Air during the day 32°C and at night 27°C. The is water 29°C and just shorts are needed. Bring sun protection, the sun is strong. Rainy season from February to May with occasional showers.
Wind
Best Months: |
July, August, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
E |
Main Direction: |
E |
Best winds from July to January. Normally trade/thermal winds from E during the day.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Fortaleza west on CE085. In Barrento get on CE168 to Marinheiros and further to Praia da Baleia. Before Baleia you will see the lagoon to your right side. Get to the NE end of the lagoon (walk or 4x4). Good riders can launch next to the street at the downwind end of the lagoon.
Extra information
Nightlife