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

Rules
None

Nightlife

No information