Kitesurfing in Icaraizinho: The Complete Guide
Icaraizinho de Amontada is one of Brazil’s best-kept kite secrets. While Jericoacoara draws the crowds, Icaraí — as the locals call it — offers the same quality wind, a perfect flat-water lagoon for beginners, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer.
Why Icaraizinho is ideal for learning kitesurfing
Located roughly 200 km west of Fortaleza (about 3 hours by car), Icaraizinho de Amontada receives consistent SE trade winds from July to January — over 300 wind days per year, with gusts reaching 25–30 knots at the season’s peak.
The real game-changer is the natural flat-water lagoon behind the sandbank. Warm water (~28°C), shallow depth, no obstacles — the ideal classroom for anyone just getting started in kitesurfing.
The spot in numbers
- Average wind (July–September): 25–30 knots
- Water temperature: 28°C year-round
- Lagoon average depth: 50 cm to 1.2 m
- Distance from Fortaleza: ~200 km / 3h by car
- Wind days per year: 300+
The School: Cabana do Kite
Cabana do Kite is the most experienced kite school in Icaraizinho de Amontada. With IKO and ABK certified instructors, lessons available in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, and top-of-the-line equipment (CORE and Cabrinha kites), the school caters to all levels — from your very first kite contact to advanced riding and freestyle.
Our teaching method uses radio helmets for real-time instructor-student communication in the water, plus video analysis sessions to accelerate your progress.
Available packages
- Discovery Lesson (3h): R$ 350 — first kite contact, safety and body drag
- Beginner Course (9h / 3 days): R$ 990 — zero to independent riding
- Intermediate Course (6h / 2 days): R$ 750 — upwind improvement, first jumps
- Advanced Course (6h / 2 days): R$ 700 — tricks, freestyle, downwinds
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn kitesurfing?
Most students reach independent riding after 9 to 12 hours of IKO-certified lessons. With the consistent wind and flat lagoon in Icaraizinho, progression tends to be faster than at other Brazilian spots.
Do I need prior experience?
No. The beginner course starts from zero — safety theory, wind window, kite control on land, and a gradual progression into the water. Students aged 12 and above can take lessons with parental consent.
When is the best time to visit?
July to January for guaranteed wind. The peak window is July to September with SE trade winds at 25–30 knots. Outside this period wind still exists but is less predictable.
Want to book or find out more? Contact Cabana do Kite on WhatsApp — we reply same day.