Cumbuco
Brazil · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds E (trade wind)
- Level Beginner · Intermediate · Pro
- Water Chop
- Best months Jul–Jan
About this spot
Coastal town around 35–40 km northwest of Fortaleza in the state of Ceará – one of the most-booked kite travel spots in the world. In the dry season the easterly trade wind (the Alisios) blows almost daily and all day at a steady 15–25 knots, often on 80% of days; the warm dunes reinforce the wind thermally. Out front is wind-chopped sea, and downwinders run for kilometres over the dunes north to the Cauípe Lagoon, a flat freestyle and beginner dream.
When is the best time to visit Cumbuco? July to January, with August to October the windiest phase. Suits beginners to pros and wingfoilers.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, September is the windiest month: on 100 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the east. The most reliable period runs from July to December. The least wind is in March (22 %). The water ranges from about 27 to 30 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
61 %
| 12 kn | E | 28 °C | 30 °C |
| February |
56 %
| 11 kn | E | 28 °C | 30 °C |
| March |
22 %
| 9 kn | E | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| April |
25 %
| 9 kn | E | 28 °C | 30 °C |
| May |
44 %
| 11 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| June |
69 %
| 12 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| July |
84 %
| 14 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| August |
96 %
| 15 kn | E | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| September |
100 %
| 16 kn | E | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| October |
99 %
| 16 kn | E | 28 °C | 27 °C |
| November |
95 %
| 14 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| December |
92 %
| 14 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from E (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
The famous downwinder to the Cauípe Lagoon is worth it – the flat water and standing areas there are ideal for freestyle and beginners. A mid-to-large kite suits many at 15–25 knots. The trade often builds further in the afternoon.
⚠︎ Hazards
Chop and at times waves out front; on downwinders factor in current and distance and do not ride alone. Watch for buggies and beach traffic when launching.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Kite holiday in Cumbuco
Kite trips to Cumbuco near Fortaleza with accommodation such as the Windtown Beach Hotel and its built-in kite school. Wind season per the page August to January, with trips to the Cauipe lagoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumbuco suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Cumbuco suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate · Pro (water: Chop).
Which wind works at Cumbuco?
Best with wind from E (trade wind). In the windiest month (September), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the east.
When is the best time for Cumbuco?
The best months are considered to be Jul–Jan. According to the wind statistics, September has the most wind days (100 % of days).
How warm is the water at Cumbuco?
Over the year about 27 °C in September to 30 °C in April (model data).
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