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Barra Nova

📍 Fortaleza, Brazil · Kiteboarding spot

Barra Nova is a kiteboarding spot near Fortaleza in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in July, August, September, October, November, December.

CountryBrazil
Nearest townFortaleza
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean, Lagoon, River Mouth
Best wind directionE, SE
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsJuly, August, September, October, November, December
TideHigh tide
Coordinates-4.1008, -38.1499

About Barra Nova

Lagoon with very nice flat water. Shallow areas and small waves on the ocean side.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Barra Nova?

The best time to kite Barra Nova is July, August, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Barra Nova offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river mouth.

How do I get to Barra Nova?

From Fortaleza take the road CE040 to Cascavel, then follow signs to Barra Nova and get to the beach and find the lagoon. With the bus it is easy to come here too.

Hazards at Barra Nova

Currents, Ships.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Barra Nova?

11 kite schools operate in Brazil. See kite schools in Brazil →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.