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Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara

11 schools indexedCross-shore trades + lagoonsSeason Jul–Janavg R$2118 (~€360) beginner course
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Jericoacoara has 11 kite schools with cross-shore trades + lagoons winds, best Jul–Jan. Beginner courses average R$2118 (~€360), ranging from R$1235 (~€210) to R$3000 (~€510) across published prices.

Source: schools' own published rates across 11 indexed schools in Jericoacoara · updated July 2026.

Spot guide

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.

Water: mixedAll levelsBest months: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

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.

Conditions compiled from: freeridekitesurf.com, wakeupstoked.com, iksurfmag.com, blog.bstoked.net, windfinder.com, welcomepickups.com

Price index · 2026

What kitesurfing costs in Jericoacoara

Based on published prices from 11 schools we've indexed in Jericoacoara. Updated July 2026.

How we get these prices: each figure is pulled from the school's own published rates — we don't invent numbers or ratings. Maintained by the kitesurfing.me team. How it works →

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Beginner courseR$2118 (~€360)R$1235 (~€210)–R$3000 (~€510)
Private lessonR$628 (~€107)R$190 (~€32)–R$1065 (~€181) · per hour
Full gear rentalR$315 (~€54)R$180 (~€31)–R$475 (~€81) · per day

Schools in Jericoacoara

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SchoolBeginnerPrivate/hGear/dayCert
KiteSurfJeri
Jericoacoara, Brazil
€210IKOView
GoKiteJeri
Jericoacoara, Brazil
R$3000 (~€510)R$180 (~€31)/dayView
Kiteloop Kiteschool
Jericoacoara, Brazil
IKOView
Kitenomad
Preá (near Jericoacoara), Brazil
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JERISPORTS Kiteboarding School
Jericoacoara, Brazil
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BLU Kitesurfing Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, Brazil
R$190 (~€32)R$290 (~€49)/dayIKOView
FAQ

Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara — common questions

How much does it cost to learn kitesurfing in Jericoacoara?

Beginner courses in Jericoacoara average R$2118 (~€360) across 11 indexed schools. 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 kite schools are in Jericoacoara?

We have indexed 11 kite schools in Jericoacoara, with prices pulled from their published rates.

Do kite schools in Jericoacoara offer gear rental?

Yes — full gear rental in Jericoacoara averages R$315 (~€54) per day across the schools we indexed.

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