Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha

Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha is a kiteboarding spot near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October.

About Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha

There is a deep side and a shallow side because of a sand bar

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha?

The best time to kite Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha is January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha?

From the airport you just need to take a bus or taxi to the Rio de Janeiro bus station (15 min) and take a bus to Araruama (1 hr and 15 min, 110 km). Than a taxi to the spot. Via Lagos until Araruama. Contourn the lagoon until see a land arm. Enter and go ahead until arrive at the spot. Coming from Cabo Frio drive along the Lagoa (between the ocean and the lagoon) until you reach the village "Figueira". Drive through it and follow the road until in a left curve you see a small street straight ahead. Follow this small street a few kilometers, then you should already see some kites.

Where can I take kite lessons near Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha?

11 kite schools operate in Brazil. See kite schools in Brazil →

Other kite spots near Lagoa de Araruama / Arubinha

• Massambaba · 6 km · Rio de Janeiro
• Lagoa de Araruama / Praia Seca · 8 km · Araruama
• Lagoa de Araruama / Araruama · 9 km · Rio de Janeiro
• Lagoa de Monte Alto · 14 km · Cabo Frio
• Grande · 19 km · Rio de Janeiro, Cabo Frio
• Foguete · 20 km · Rio de Janeiro

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.