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Atins is a kiteboarding spot near Sao Luis in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sao Luis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | -2.5672, -42.7467 |
About Atins
Atins was named as one of the Top 4 Kiteboarding flatwater spots in the world in Kitesurfing Magazine. Between July and December boarders will find ideal conditions in Atins. During this time the vast and sparsely populated beaches are met by constant cross on-shore winds of 15 to 30 knots.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Atins?
The best time to kite Atins is January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Atins offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river, river mouth.
How do I get to Atins?
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. When planning your trip to Atins some thinking ahead might be sensible. The schedules of the means of transport for the various sections are not fully aligned and you might experience some unwanted down-time in Barreirinhas when missing the connecting 4-wheel truck or boat.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.