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Icarai

📍 Fortaleza, Brazil · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryBrazil
Nearest townFortaleza
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsJuly, August, September, October, November, December
TideLow tide
Coordinates-3.6735, -38.6656

About Icarai

Nice waves, good for wave riding. Waves up to 2.5m. Best waves from November until March. Popular surf spot in the region. Few rocks around.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Icarai?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Icarai offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Icarai?

From Fortaleza drive westwards on the 16 until you reach Icarai. About 20 min drive. Get to the beach anywhere in Icarai.

Hazards at Icarai

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Icarai?

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.