South America Kiteboard Spot in Brazil
Cumbuco
Cumbuco is the closest kite spot to the airport and as such is a pretty common first stopping point for kitesurfers visiting Brazil’s amazing Northern coastline. This former fishing village has become a popular tourist town built primarily around kitesurfing, which is also very popular with Brazilian tourists as well. There are hotels, hostels, restaurants and bars to suit all budgets, and it’s where you’ll find the biggest parties and loads of other kitesurfers to hang out with.
The beach front is a very popular kitesurfing spot and during the season you’ll see hundreds of kites all the way up and down the beach, with a few waves breaking here and there on the various sandbars. There are 2 popular lagoons nearby as well, so you can choose whether you want to kite directly off the beach in the ocean, or travel a little to visit the perfect flat water spots. Because it can get so busy it’s not for everyone, but it’s also a nice place to spend a night after a long flight, before heading further North to explore more of what Ceara has to offer. It’s also a popular starting point for the super long downwind trips you can do in Brazil.
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Cumbuco Kitesurfing wind conditions
The wind in Cumbuco is generally perfect for kitesurfing from July until December, averaging around 16-20 knots nearly every day. The launch from Cumbuco beach is sandy and wide enough for easy launching, just be aware there are some specific areas for launching if you are staying in front of one of the bigger hotels. The water is choppy as it’s the ocean, but at low tide it tends to be a bit flatter, and what waves there are tend to be cleaner and more fun. The wind generally starts a little lighter first thing in the morning (but is still more than enough to kitesurf), and then fully fills in by 10am or so. There aren’t really any hazards so to speak, just be aware of other kitesurfers and beach users as it’s a busy spot.
The two lagoons, Tabuba and Cauipe are both within easy reach if you want to get flat flat water, but they can both get horrendously busy in the season so just be aware of that. Tabuba is just 5 minutes up the road and Cauipe is a 10 minute buggy ride down the beach.
body wear
- board shorts
downwinder
- Yes
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
wind daytime
- in the afternoon
- midday
wind type
- trade winds
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Infrastructure
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Cumbuco
Cumbuco is a great place to stay if you want to hang around other kitesurfers, eat good food and party. There are loads of nice restaurants here, and a bunch of bars which offer specialty nights, with live music, djs etc particularly at weekends. If you don’t fancy a party the hotels further from the town centre are really quiet and relaxed, with lots of them offering yoga and massage. The dunes right behind town are a really beautiful spot to hang around and watch the sunset, or you can also rip around them in a beach buggy if you enjoy the faster pace!
camper parking
- Not allowed, but possible
car parking
- Nearby
emergency
- A medical center
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
has restaurant
- Yes
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- No
Logistics
How to get to Cumbuco
Cumbuco is less than an hour from Pinto Martins Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, and you can either get a taxi or rent a car yourself. Taxis can be booked in advance through your accommodation, which is the safest bet for a good price. Renting a car is also a good option if you want to explore more of Ceara and see some other spots, just don’t leave any valuables in your car as theft is a common problem. Also if you arrive at night very often you’ll see drivers running red lights when leaving Fortaleza; just follow their lead and the flow of traffic.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Poorly developed
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
While the wind further souths stops around december, it still remains kiteable in the north. Just make sure you check for rain season which usually stops the wind.
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