Jericoacoara Kitesurf Spot in Ceara
South America Kiteboard Spot in Brazil
Jericoacoara is a popular tourist stop in Northern Brazil and has been a windsurfing mecca since the 80s. It is a former fishing town in the middle of the sand dunes with pumping wind, and the town offers a nice mix of traditional Brazilian feeling and crazy parties all night long. This is a popular stopover when you fancy a bit of a rest from kitesurfing, rather than a main kitesurf spot itself, and great for a party and soaking in the vibes. You can kitesurf from the sunset dune if you like but actually kitesurfing from the main point in Jericoacoara is forbidden and reserved for windsurfers only. In front of the dune is gusty and not much fun, so in order to kitesurf you will either want to get a buggy to the nearby lagoons and beaches, or launch your kite from Jericoacoara, kitesurf downwind and get picked up at the end. The local kite schools offer shuttles, trips and downwind services so the best bet is to get in touch with them for more info.
Jericoacoara Kitesurfing wind conditions
The town of Jeri itself is pretty well shielded from the wind, but outside the point it regularly hits 30+ knots. You have a number of options for kite spots to visit, either towards Prea which is more for waves, or Guriu and Tatajuba if you want flat water lagoons. The kitesurfing season in Jericoacoara starts in July and goes until January, and the trade wind blows almost every day without a break, averaging 20-35 knots, so be sure to pack your small kites if you plan to spend your time around this area.
body wear
- board shorts
downwinder
- Yes
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
wind daytime
- in the afternoon
- midday
Wind Stats for Jericoacoara Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara is a small town where you can walk everywhere on the sandy streets, so a car really isn’t needed if you’re staying in town, but moving to the spots will require a buggy or 4x4. There are always parties happening in Jeri and particularly at weekends when there are more local Brazilian tourists it can get really busy in town. It’s nice to go sit on the point and watch the windsurfers during the day, a lot of pros come here to train and it’s impressive to see them ride. Then there is the ever popular Sunset Dune, where you can (shockingly I know) go and watch the sunset. It’s a beautiful spot and a short walk from town, but can get very crowded particularly at weekends.
Food and drink is everywhere here, with options to suit every budget and desire, and the Caipirinhas from the little drink trolleys are excellent. There are more and more Western style shops/restaurants/bars every year now so it’s starting to lose a little of the magic it used to have, but it’s still a great place to visit.
camper parking
- Not allowed, but possible
car parking
- Far away
emergency
- A medical center
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
has restaurant
- Yes
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- No
How to get to Jericoacoara and how to bring it about while you're there
Fly into Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR) Airport and then either drive, get a taxi or a bus to Jericoacoara. If you want to easily drive yourself into town you will want a 4x4 as the last part of the journey is through the dunes, and you risk getting very stuck with a regular car. You can also ask for a guide to help you in Jijoca which is the nearest town before the dunes, and they can help get your car down to Jeri for a fee. It’s also possible to drive from Prea at low tide with a 2 wheel drive car, but again safer to get a guide to show you the way and make sure you don’t get horrendously stuck! The drive from the airport is a long one, around 4.5-5 hours, so be prepared for that if you are driving yourself and be aware of potholes in the road. Buses run regularly from Fortaleza, but will require a change in Jijoca for the last bit. If you are staying in Jeri for the full length of your stay you won’t need a car, maybe just rent a buggy once you arrive to get to the spots.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Poorly developed
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
Best way to get there is to park your Car in Jijoca and take a Public Transportation. If you want to get there with your Car, make sure to relieve some Air Pressure from your Tires. If you make your own way please use the beach road in Praia do Prea and choose low tide to drive. With a regular 2x2 Car stay on the upper side of the road. You sure do not want to get stuck at the beach when the tide is coming in.
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