KiteGlobeBarrinha
Barrinha is a kiteboarding spot near Fortaleza in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -2.8087, -40.3528 |
About Barrinha
The flattest water in the area. And very big shallow area. Good for lessons. Just stay away from the boats. Few marked coral reefs around.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barrinha?
The best time to kite Barrinha is January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barrinha offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Barrinha?
Fortaleza airport: 3 hours transfer. Cruz airport: 10 minutes transfer.
Hazards at Barrinha
Ships, Corals.
View Barrinha on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Barrinha?
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.