KiteGlobeBarra do Jacuipe
Barra do Jacuipe is a kiteboarding spot near Salvador in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Salvador |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -12.7062, -38.1219 |
About Barra do Jacuipe
Perfectly flat water, with strong stream at full and new moon days. Good waves for surfing outside of the river. Surfing is possible all year long but better in the wind off-season.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barra do Jacuipe?
The best time to kite Barra do Jacuipe is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barra do Jacuipe offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Barra do Jacuipe?
From the airport, about 30 minutes to Barra do JacuÃpe by car following the Estrada do Coco (Coconut Road) to north.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.