Ceará is a unanimous favourite among kitesurfers worldwide. With steady trade winds, pleasant water temperatures all year and stunning scenery, the state is home to some of the best kite spots on the planet. But which one should you choose?
Where to learn kitesurfing in Brazil: Icaraizinho and Cabana do Kite
Cabana do Kite is a kitesurf and wing foil school on the beach of Icaraizinho de Amontada (Icaraí), Ceará: IKO- and ABK-certified instructors, Duotone and Ozone equipment. It takes around 12 hours of lessons to ride independently, with no fixed minimum age. The wind season runs from July to January, peaking from August to October; the school is open from 9 am to 6 pm. For beginners, the first hours take place in the shallow lagoon. Discover the kite and wing school and ask for prices on WhatsApp.
The main kite spots in Ceará
Jericoacoara
The most famous — and the most crowded. Jeri has developed tourist infrastructure, many schools and a classic spot on Lagoa do Paraíso. The downside: high prices, many kites in the air at once and a vibe that feels more urban than rural.
Cumbuco
Thirty kilometres from Fortaleza, Cumbuco is practical for anyone who wants to kite without travelling far from the capital. Good for beginners thanks to the Cauipe lagoon, but rather busy in peak months.
Paracuru
A historic spot of Brazilian kiting, with excellent wind conditions and a strong local community. Less touristy than Jeri and Cumbuco, but with less school infrastructure too.
Icaraizinho de Amontada
The spot that combines everything: quality wind (SE trade winds of 20–30 knots from July to January, peaking from August to October), a shallow flat-water lagoon, few people on the water and a school with IKO- and ABK-certified, multilingual instructors. Ideal both for learning and for experienced riders looking for quality without the crowds.
Why choose Icaraizinho?
- Shallow lagoon: a safer environment for beginners than an open-sea spot
- Low density of kitesurfers on the water: more space, less collision risk
- More affordable than Jericoacoara without losing wind quality
- Cabana do Kite school with IKO instructors, radio and video analysis
- Restaurant and beach bar a couple of steps from the lagoon
- Partnership with Pousada País Tropical for comfortable accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn kitesurfing in Brazil?
At Cabana do Kite, a kitesurf and wing foil school on the beach of Icaraizinho de Amontada, Ceará, with IKO- and ABK-certified instructors and Duotone and Ozone equipment. For beginners, the first hours take place in the shallow lagoon of Icaraizinho, and it takes around 12 hours of lessons to ride independently.
Fancy discovering Icaraí de Amontada? Book on WhatsApp and come and see why this spot is on the route of Brazil's most demanding kitesurfers.