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Praia de Guriú, located halfway between Jericoacoara and Tatajuba on the Ceará coast, is an isolated spot accessible by 4x4 or buggy through the dunes. This deserted beach offers a wild setting with fine sand and beautiful sunsets, perfect for riders seeking authenticity.
It is a popular place for locals and travelers due to its strong wind in the afternoon and memorable kitesurfing sessions. There is a shallow lagoon ideal for freestyle, surrounded by mangroves that add to the charm of the area.
The spot attracts all levels, from beginners enjoying the flat water at low tide to pros who perform jumps with the powerful trade winds.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
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flatThe main wind comes from the east and southeast in a side-on direction relative to the northeast-facing beach, ideal for freeride, freestyle, and wakestyle. It picks up around noon, peaks in the afternoon until sunset with speeds of 15 to 25 knots, sometimes stronger for high jumps.
Launching is done directly on the sandy beach, with a wide and obstacle-free take-off area. The main navigation area is a shallow and flat lagoon, perfect for beginners and freestyle, but limited at low tide; at high tide, the space opens up to the ocean with some chop.
Best sessions at low tide and mid-tide for smooth water. It's an excellent stop for downwinders from Jericoacoara, with local schools offering shuttles and pickups by buggy. Be aware that access requires a suitable vehicle via the beach or dunes, about 30 minutes north of Jeri.
The ideal conditions are east-southeast winds of 18-25 knots side-on, at low tide or mid-tide for flat water and high jumps.
The water is generally choppy in the ocean but becomes flat in the lagoon at low tide and mid-tide, ideal for jumps and tricks. The bottom is mostly sandy with some mangrove areas to respect.
Currents are generally weak in the lagoon but can intensify near the exit to the ocean or during downwinders. The tides have a moderate range, significantly influencing the navigable space.
Opt for kite sizes of 9 to 12 m² on average for winds of 15-25 knots; 7-9 m² for strong days, 10-13 m² when it's lighter.
The dominant trade winds blow from the east and southeast, steady and strong at 15-25 knots, increasing in strength in the afternoon. This pattern ensures reliable conditions almost every day in the high season.
The tropical climate of Ceará offers consistent temperatures around 27-30°C year-round, day and night, with warm water at 27-29°C. The season for strong winds runs from July to January, peaking in September-November.
The ideal months are January, February, June to December, with little rain and often clear skies, perfect for extended sessions.
The lagoon offers a gradually shallow depth, with feet on the sandy bottom for a long time, perfect for lessons and freestyle.
The water remains warm year-round at 27-29°C, comfortable in boardshorts without a wetsuit, even in the cooler season.
