KiteGlobeBarra do Mundau
Barra do Mundau is a kiteboarding spot near Fortaleza in Brazil, with river conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -3.1858, -39.3836 |
About Barra do Mundau
Every 6 hours it's starting the change of tides. Perfect flat water, the difference with low tide and high tide makes the place a different spot. Basically it's a river sneaking its way to the sea, in low tide there is a big area to ride that in high tide becomes enormous. It's possible to ride perfect flat water until meeting the sea and some breaking waves. Once on the sea, right behind the river there's a bay that offers almost perfect flat sea water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barra do Mundau?
The best time to kite Barra do Mundau is August, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barra do Mundau offers river conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from river mouth.
How do I get to Barra do Mundau?
Get to Mundau, about 2hrs drive from Fortaleza, and find the river to the west.
Hazards at Barra do Mundau
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.