Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing in Icaraizinho

Icaraizinho de Amontada lies on the west coast of Ceará, about 190 km from Fortaleza. Between July and January the wind blows steadily, and the water is flat and shallow — the combination that makes this a place sought out by people learning their first water start and by riders who have been on the water for years.

The spot

Where it is

Icaraizinho de Amontada, on the west coast of Ceará, roughly 190 km from Fortaleza. A fishing village that grew up around the wind without losing its slow pace.

Wind season

From July to January the wind is steady. That changes how you plan a trip: instead of waiting for the right window, you plan sessions around the day — ride in the morning, rest through the heat, go back out late in the afternoon.

Flat, shallow water

Flat, shallow water favours learning. You can stand up across much of the riding area, which makes the first water starts less intimidating and getting your board back far easier. For experienced riders, a smooth surface is the natural ground for freestyle and technical progression.

50 metres from the beach

The pousada is 50 metres from the beach. Your gear stays close, lunch happens between two sessions, and the daily commute stops being something to solve.

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