About This Spot
Ilha do Guajiru / Praia da Barra, Brazil is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Brazil.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–ESE winds, peaking from January to December, Ilha do Guajiru / Praia da Barra, Brazil delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds from August until January. Blowing almost daily. Less reliable from February until June, but still about 60% ridable. Wind between 10 to 35 knots. The wind is a bit gustier in the lagoon than on the ocean.
When to Go
Warm all year round, air 30°C, water 29°C. Just shorts and sun protection. Rainy season from February until May.
What to Expect
Big lagoon during high tide, gets smaller and more shallow on low tide. Big shallow area. Flat to choppy water, with stronger winds and higher water up to 0.5 wind waves. Small waves on the ocean side. Shoes for beginners are recommended due to sharper shells in some areas.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE
Best wind direction
Best winds from August until January. Blowing almost daily. Less reliable from February until June, but still about 60% ridable. Wind between 10 to 35 knots. The wind is a bit gustier in the lagoon than on the ocean.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big lagoon during high tide, gets smaller and more shallow on low tide. Big shallow area. Flat to choppy water, with stronger winds and higher water up to 0.5 wind waves. Small waves on the ocean side. Shoes for beginners are recommended due to sharper shells in some areas.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Fly to Fortaleza, then drive with the car on CE-085 until Itarema. Drive into the center until you can only go left or right. Drive left here and immediately right again (before the antenna). Drive for about 200m to the streets end, and turn left, and next right. Then you are on a 4 lane street, 2 lanes each direction with small trees in between. Follow this road all the way along the lagoon. Behind the lagoon follow the street and turn right at the sign "Praia da Barra". This street ends right at the kite lagoon. About 2.5 hours drive from Fortaleza. Park to the right at the pousadas and beach restaurants.
Location
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