Barra do Cunhau, Brazil
Barra do Cunhau, Brazil is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Barra do Cunhau, Brazil !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Barra do Cunhau, Brazil is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Barra do Cunhau, Brazil !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
The distance from the airport in Natal to Barra do Cunhau is about 1 hour drive (85km). Take the bus or drive by car from airport south via street number BR101. After about 70km you turn left direct to street number RN269. On the way you will pass Canguaretama. After 15 km you are in Barra do Cunhau.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
265km from spot
625km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
The distance from the airport in Natal to Barra do Cunhau is about 1 hour drive (85km). Take the bus or drive by car from airport south via street number BR101. After about 70km you turn left direct to street number RN269. On the way you will pass Canguaretama. After 15 km you are in Barra do Cunhau.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
265km from spot
625km from spot
Best Schools in Natal
Riding Conditions in Barra do Cunhau, Brazil
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Always sunny and temperatures from 28-32°C the whole year around. Water conditions from 26-28°C. Rainy season is from April to June.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Trade wind at Barra do Cunhau, Brazil.
The main wind season in Barra do Cunhau is from July till end of January. The strongest and most constant wind is from July till November with an average wind speed of 12-25 knots. December and January see wind speeds between 10-18 knots. The wind slowing starts working in the morning and reaches between 10am and 12am the strongest wind speed of the day.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Barra do Cunhau, Brazil are January, July, August, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Always sunny and temperatures from 28-32°C the whole year around. Water conditions from 26-28°C. Rainy season is from April to June.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE .
There is Trade wind at Barra do Cunhau, Brazil.
The main wind season in Barra do Cunhau is from July till end of January. The strongest and most constant wind is from July till November with an average wind speed of 12-25 knots. December and January see wind speeds between 10-18 knots. The wind slowing starts working in the morning and reaches between 10am and 12am the strongest wind speed of the day.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Barra do Cunhau, Brazil are January, July, August, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide .
Barra do Cunhau, Brazil is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very nice beach. Lots of space, white and soft sand, some rocks but no big deal at all. In Barra do Cunhau you have different possibilities to start and land your kite: directly at the lagoon with onshore wind and normally enough place depending on the tide. To the left beach sise with sideshore wind with big start and land area. Or on the other site of the lagoon on the right beachside with sideonshore wind and place for 300 kites.
Here you can find a huge lagoon with perfect flat water and a big stand-deep area, or waves outside on the beach. If you are a flat water enthusiast, kite in the lagoon. Since the lagoon is open to the sea you have to deal with the Brazilian tides. There are currents in the front of the spot, only when the water runs out, if you don't like that go in the bigger back part of the lagoon, there you find the whole day flat water conditions. If you like small waves because you are practicing the first steps on waves, go on the right side of the beach. Here you find (depending on the tides) a big area to stand in the water and the waves are not that high. If you prefer more radical waves, go to the left side of the beach, not for beginners there.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide .
Barra do Cunhau, Brazil is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Very nice beach. Lots of space, white and soft sand, some rocks but no big deal at all. In Barra do Cunhau you have different possibilities to start and land your kite: directly at the lagoon with onshore wind and normally enough place depending on the tide. To the left beach sise with sideshore wind with big start and land area. Or on the other site of the lagoon on the right beachside with sideonshore wind and place for 300 kites.
Here you can find a huge lagoon with perfect flat water and a big stand-deep area, or waves outside on the beach. If you are a flat water enthusiast, kite in the lagoon. Since the lagoon is open to the sea you have to deal with the Brazilian tides. There are currents in the front of the spot, only when the water runs out, if you don't like that go in the bigger back part of the lagoon, there you find the whole day flat water conditions. If you like small waves because you are practicing the first steps on waves, go on the right side of the beach. Here you find (depending on the tides) a big area to stand in the water and the waves are not that high. If you prefer more radical waves, go to the left side of the beach, not for beginners there.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Natal
Additional information
A parking is available at Barra do Cunhau, Brazil.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
.
Webcams around Barra do Cunhau, Brazil
Webcams around Barra do Cunhau, Brazil
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Natal...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 56 |
| Feb | 53 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 39 |
| May | 40 |
| Jun | 43 |
| Jul | 51 |
| Aug | 62 |
| Sep | 71 |
| Oct | 72 |
| Nov | 71 |
| Dec | 65 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 23 kitesurf spots in Natal.
Best months: January February July August September October November December
Best months: January February July August September October November December
Accomodation around the spot
Barra do Cunhau, Brazil
