About This Spot
Pontal de Maracaipe, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to December, Pontal de Maracaipe, Brazil delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
October to January: 8-20 knots, February to April: 8-15 knots, May to September: 10-25 knots. The best season for kite and surf is from May to September with S/SE winds, but in December and January we have some very good NE winds but not as consistent as the S/SE winds.
When to Go
Nice temperatures all year long, no wetsuits need.
What to Expect
Tide goes from 0-2.5m, flat water at low tides and little chop at high tides and we have good waves from May to September (2'-6'foot). About 800m from the beach there is a 2 km wide reef with nice natural swimming pools.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
October to January: 8-20 knots, February to April: 8-15 knots, May to September: 10-25 knots. The best season for kite and surf is from May to September with S/SE winds, but in December and January we have some very good NE winds but not as consistent as the S/SE winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Tide goes from 0-2.5m, flat water at low tides and little chop at high tides and we have good waves from May to September (2'-6'foot). About 800m from the beach there is a 2 km wide reef with nice natural swimming pools.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Fly to Recife and go to Porto de Galinhas (52km from Recife), the place is 4km south of Porto town.
Location
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