Barra Nova
Barra Nova is a kiteboarding spot near Maceio in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, S wind, best ridden in July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Maceio |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | -9.7192, -35.8009 |
About Barra Nova
You can launch a kite directly in front of Barra Nova, or from the big and empty beach to the north of the river mouth, which requires a short drive with a 4x4.
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, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barra Nova offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, S wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
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.