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Riacho Doce

📍 Fortaleza, Brazil · Kiteboarding spot

Riacho Doce 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, River Mouth
Best wind directionE
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsJuly, August, September, October, November, December
TideHigh tide
Coordinates-2.8052, -40.4525

About Riacho Doce

Shallow and flat water on the river mouth, small to medium waves on the ocean.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Riacho Doce?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Riacho Doce offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.

How do I get to Riacho Doce?

You need a 4x4 to access this location.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Riacho Doce?

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.