Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara
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List your school →Jericoacoara has 9 kitesurfing schools with cross-shore trades + lagoons winds, best Jul–Jan. Beginner courses average R$1284 (~€218), ranging from R$120 (~€20) to R$3000 (~€510) across published prices.
Source: schools' own published rates across 9 indexed schools in Jericoacoara · updated May 2026.
Kitesurfing conditions in Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara ("Jeri") is a village in Ceará, northeast Brazil, set inside a national park of sand dunes and lagoons. The main beach at nearby Preá is a long, open, side-on shore spot with choppy water and small waves, while flatwater lagoons such as Guriú and Tatajuba lie a short drive or downwind away. It is best known for very reliable trade-wind conditions during the second half of the year and for long downwind trips along the Ceará coast.
Wind & season
Winds are side-on / cross-shore trade winds, typically around 20-30 knots during the high season and often over 30 knots in the afternoons; several operators report wind on about 95% of days in the windiest months (August-November). The kite season runs roughly July to January (sometimes into February), with the windiest, most consistent conditions from August/September through November.
What makes Jericoacoara special
- Flatwater lagoons nearby: Guriú (a roughly 30-minute downwind, described as flat) and Tatajuba, which forms a flat lagoon at high tide
- Main beach at Preá is a long, open side-on shore spot with chop and small waves; a wide, uncrowded launch area
- Downwind trips along the Ceará coast, e.g. Preá/Barrinha to Jericoacoara in roughly one hour, and longer runs toward Guriú and Tatajuba
- Consistent trade winds around 20-30 knots in high season, frequently topping 30 knots in the afternoons
- Set inside Jericoacoara National Park, a landscape of sand dunes and lagoons; warm water year-round
- Suits all levels: beginner-friendly flat lagoons plus chop and small waves for freeride and freestyle
Getting there
Jericoacoara Airport (JJD, near Cruz) is about 30-40 minutes from the village. Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) is the main long-haul gateway, roughly 4.5-5 hours away by private 4x4 transfer (buses take around 6-7 hours). The final stretch into Jeri is over sand dunes and requires a 4x4/buggy.
What kitesurfing costs in Jericoacoara
Based on published prices from 9 schools we've indexed in Jericoacoara. Updated May 2026.
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Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara — common questions
What's the average price to learn kitesurfing in Jericoacoara?
Across 9 indexed schools in Jericoacoara, a beginner course averages R$1284 (~€218). Private lessons average R$628 (~€107) per hour.
When is the best time to kite in Jericoacoara?
The best season for kitesurfing in Jericoacoara is Jul–Jan, with cross-shore trades + lagoons winds.
What are the wind conditions in Jericoacoara?
Winds are side-on / cross-shore trade winds, typically around 20-30 knots during the high season and often over 30 knots in the afternoons; several operators report wind on about 95% of days in the windiest months (August-November). The kite season runs roughly July to January (sometimes into February), with the windiest, most consistent conditions from August/September through November.
How many places can I learn kitesurfing in Jericoacoara?
Jericoacoara has 9 indexed kitesurfing schools, with prices pulled from their own published rates.
Can I rent gear in Jericoacoara without taking a course?
Yes — full gear rental across the schools we indexed in Jericoacoara averages R$315 (~€54) per day.
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