About This Spot
Lencois Maranhenses, 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 Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
For Kiteboarders the season is from July to December maybe extending to mid-January. The strongest winds can be expected from October to mid-December though. By July summer kicks in the winds start flaring up at a constant 15 to 30 knots.
When to Go
The region sees in general only two seasons, summer and winter. Winter is the rainy season when the temperature typically ranges between 24°C and 32°C as days of heavy rain mingle with sunny days. Rainy season usually starts by mid/end January, builds up until March, with heaviest rainfalls in April and May lasting until June. During this time the lagoons and ponds between the dunes of the National Park fill up. So do the lower areas of Atins and some of the tracks to the village leading through the Lençóis. By April/May the lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses are fully filled. Visitors can expect sunshine throughout and temperatures around 30-35°C. The best time to enjoy the park would thus be from June to the end of September, maybe mid-October, by which time many of the lagoons will have evaporated.
What to Expect
Hundreds of fresh water lagoons inside the dunes with perfect flat water and clear water. Small to medium waves on the ocean.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
For Kiteboarders the season is from July to December maybe extending to mid-January. The strongest winds can be expected from October to mid-December though. By July summer kicks in the winds start flaring up at a constant 15 to 30 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Hundreds of fresh water lagoons inside the dunes with perfect flat water and clear water. Small to medium waves on the ocean.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
The nearest major domestic airport to Atins and the Lençóis Maranhenses is São Luís (SLZ). The closest international airports are in Fortaleza (FOR), Belem (BEL) or Natal (NAT), from where you can fly on to São Luís. Many domestic or international flights might also be routed via the capital Brasília (BSB). SLZ is serviced by the following airlines: Azul GOL TAM The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is quite extensive and has no access roads. Because of the nature of the park’s protected status, only especially licensed vehicles are permitted access. Entrance to the park is made exclusively by 4-wheel drive trucks.
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