Best pick in November
Rideable days
77 %
When it blows
15kts
gusts 17 kts
Air
26 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more12 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more1 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Advanced
Water
Waves
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria) or Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): kitesurf comparison
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Rideable days
77 %
When it blows
15kts
gusts 17 kts
Air
26 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more12 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more1 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Intermediate
Water
Chop
Over the year
Ponta PretaPonta Sino
In short
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): 74% rideable days on average over the year. Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): 74% rideable days on average over the year.
Best time for Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): September to June. Best time for Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): September to June.
Windiest month for Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): February (94% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 22 °C). Windiest month for Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): February (94% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 22 °C).
Rideable days month by month
| Month | Ponta Preta | Ponta Sino |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 % | 83 % |
| Feb | 94 % | 94 % |
| Mar | 88 % | 88 % |
| Apr | 88 % | 88 % |
| May | 88 % | 88 % |
| Jun | 75 % | 75 % |
| Jul | 42 % | 42 % |
| Aug | 35 % | 35 % |
| Sep | 61 % | 61 % |
| Oct | 70 % | 70 % |
| Nov | 77 % | 77 % |
| Dec | 83 % | 83 % |
Frequently asked questions
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria) or Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): which one is windier?
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): 74% rideable days on average over the year. Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): 74% rideable days on average over the year.
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria) or Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): when is the best kitesurf season?
Best time for Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): September to June. Best time for Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): September to June. Windiest month for Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): February (94% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 22 °C). Windiest month for Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): February (94% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 22 °C).
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria) or Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): which one is warmer?
Ponta Preta (Santa Maria): 24 °C average air temperature over the year. Ponta Sino (Santa Maria): 24 °C average air temperature over the year.