KiteGlobeBarra do Rio Coco
Barra do Rio Coco is a kiteboarding spot near Fortaleza in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | NE, E |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -3.7709, -38.4355 |
About Barra do Rio Coco
Flat water on the lagoon (river mouth), small to medium waves breaking on the ocean. On low tide not much space on the lagoon, better on high tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barra do Rio Coco?
The best time to kite Barra do Rio Coco is August, September, October, November, December, when the NE, E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barra do Rio Coco offers open ocean conditions with NE, E wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river mouth.
How do I get to Barra do Rio Coco?
Drive to the east side of Fortaleza to Praia Futuro and from here keep driving south close to the ocean until you get to the river and lagoon. Get to the barraca just north of the lagoon.
Hazards at Barra do Rio Coco
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.