Best Time to Wing Foil in Cumbuco: Wind by Month
When the wind blows in Cumbuco, Brazil, month by month: the strongest stretch runs from August to December, averaging 14 to 16 knots, with warm water all year.
Cumbuco has wind for a large part of the year, but not with the same strength every month. Surf magazin puts the best wind time at September to the end of January. The long-term measurements agree: the average climbs from August and peaks in September and October.
Wind and water by month
| Month | Average wind | Average gusts | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 kn | 14 kn | 28 °C |
| February | 10 kn | 13 kn | 29 °C |
| March | 9 kn | 11 kn | 29 °C |
| April | 8 kn | 11 kn | 29 °C |
| May | 9 kn | 13 kn | 29 °C |
| June | 11 kn | 14 kn | 28 °C |
| July | 11 kn | 15 kn | 27 °C |
| August | 14 kn | 18 kn | 27 °C |
| September | 16 kn | 19 kn | 27 °C |
| October | 16 kn | 19 kn | 27 °C |
| November | 15 kn | 18 kn | 28 °C |
| December | 14 kn | 17 kn | 28 °C |
These are averages over the whole day at one station, rounded to whole knots. Wind on a given afternoon can be stronger, and a month with a lower average still has good days.
What this means for a course
For a first course, September to December gives the most reliable wind. Wing foiling needs less wind than kitesurfing to get going, so the shoulder months can work too, especially on the flat Cauípe lagoon, where beginners learn. The lagoon is not deep enough for foiling everywhere, so the school picks where to ride on the day.
At Ventola Wingfoil School an hour costs €70 private or €55 shared, with all equipment, helmet, life vest and a radio instructor included. See learning to wing foil in Cumbuco for every format, or book on the Cumbuco wing foil page and the Ventola Wingfoil School profile.
When is the best time to wing foil in Cumbuco?
September to January, according to Surf magazin. Long-term measurements show the highest averages from August to December, about 14 to 16 knots, peaking in September and October.
Which months have the least wind in Cumbuco?
March to May, with averages of about 8 to 9 knots.
How warm is the water in Cumbuco?
About 27 to 29 °C all year, so no wetsuit is needed.
