If steady winds, golden coastlines, and a sizzling kite scene sound like your idea of heaven, then Brazil needs to be on your bucket list. Here’s why this place is one of our absolute favorite spots to ride, vibe, and hang with the kiting tribe.
Alright crew, gather round the stoke circle—because we’re talking about one of the best kitesurfing spots on planet Earth: Brazil! Yep, that spicy, samba-hyped, wind-filled wonderland that every kite addict dreams about. Whether you’re already polishing your board bags or just daydreaming at your 9-to-5, let me break down why Brazil is basically kitesurfing Nirvana.
Let’s start with the wind. Brazil’s northeast coast (think spots like Cumbuco, Guriu, Ilha do Guajiru, Macapa) serves up daily wind so reliable it might make you question if Poseidon built a fan machine there. From July to January, it’s like clockwork—cross-onshore and strong enough to launch you to your personal best in both tricks and smiles.
If you’ve ever had a session cut short by sketchy wind, Brazil is your redemption arc.
Wetsuits? In Brazil, we don’t know her. The water’s toasty, the sun’s blazing, and all you need is your boardies or a bikini and loads of SPF 50. It’s like riding in a tropical jacuzzi—but with more hangtime.
Every beach town here is buzzing with kite shops, laid-back pousadas (guesthouses), and chilled-out cafes where everyone’s either coming off a session or heading out for one. The kite community is global but tight. You’ll meet legends at your beach bar, land a trick and get fist bumps from random strangers, and maybe even party ‘til sunrise with your new kite fam. It’s all good vibes and salty hair.
For all you big-air maniacs, this is your jam. Brazil’s consistent wind and flatwater lagoons are THE place to dial in those kiteloops, S-loops, who-knows-how-many-loops. Just check out Taíba—it’s legit a training playground for pros. Want to throw down or just witness next-level riding? You're in the right spot.
Oh—and did I mention Brazil is a hotspot for some of the gnarliest competitions, like the GKA Kite-Surf World Cup? Watching insane riders like Pedro Matos flying meter-high airs and Paula Novotná tearing through waves is more than inspiring—it’s ignition fuel for your kite journey.
Here are a few nuggets from those of us who’ve made the trip (and barely wanted to leave):
If you’re all about consistent wind, insane riding spots, and a community that lives and breathes stoke, Brazil deserves to be highlighted—bold, underlined, and in neon yellow—on your kite calendar.
So, who's been? Who’s going? Send us your Brazil stories or plans —we wanna hear your stoke!
Catch you in the wind,
🌊 — The Kitesurfy Crew
