Barra Nova
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.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High 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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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.