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Lencois Maranhenses is a kiteboarding spot near Sao Luis in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sao Luis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -2.5594, -42.9763 |
About Lencois Maranhenses
Hundreds of fresh water lagoons inside the dunes with perfect flat water and clear water. Small to medium waves on the ocean.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lencois Maranhenses?
The best time to kite Lencois Maranhenses is January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the N, NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lencois Maranhenses offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Lencois Maranhenses?
The nearest major domestic airport to Atins and the Lençóis Maranhenses is São Luís (SLZ). The closest international airports are in Fortaleza (FOR), Belem (BEL) or Natal (NAT), from where you can fly on to São Luís. Many domestic or international flights might also be routed via the capital Brasília (BSB). SLZ is serviced by the following airlines: Azul GOL TAM The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is quite extensive and has no access roads. Because of the nature of the park’s protected status, only especially licensed vehicles are permitted access. Entrance to the park is made exclusively by 4-wheel drive trucks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.