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Capim Acu

📍 Fortaleza, Brazil · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryBrazil
Nearest townFortaleza
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, SE
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsAugust, September, October, November, December
Coordinates-3.3888, -39.0890

About Capim Acu

Small to medium waves, up to 2m high. Upwind towards the Paracuru river mouth excellent waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Capim Acu?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Capim Acu offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Capim Acu?

Get to Paraipaba, just west of Paracuru. Pass Paraipaba, then after about few minutes turn right to Camboas. Follow the bumpy street to the square, at the end turn left, and then right again. Follow this stony street and then turn left at the first possibility. This street takes you to the beach. With a normal car you have to stop about 200m before, then you need to walk. With a buggy or 4x4 you can drive onto the beach.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Capim Acu?

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.