Rio Jaguaribe
Rio Jaguaribe 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.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | -4.4251, -37.7683 |
About Rio Jaguaribe
Big lagoon, 2-3 hours before low tide the water gets totally flat due to a sandbank in front of the coast. Huge area. Outside the sandbank small waves. Good for beginners and experts as well. It's also possible to surf in the river mouth. Watch out for the current in the river.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rio Jaguaribe?
The best time to kite Rio Jaguaribe is July, August, September, October, November, December, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rio Jaguaribe offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Rio Jaguaribe?
From Canoa Quebrada by buggy or 4x4. From CE 040 until Fortim and then to Barra. Afterwards 5 minutes to walk. Or access to the beach by 4x4 or buggy.
Hazards at Rio Jaguaribe
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.