Preá
Brazil · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds E (trade wind)
- Level Beginner · Intermediate · Pro
- Water Flat water
- Best months Jul–Jan
About this spot
Preá lies right next to Jericoacoara on a long, open sandy beach in Ceará. The wind hugs the coast and accelerates along it, which makes this strip one of the windiest corners of northeastern Brazil – flat-to-choppy water at the beach plus a continuous obstacle-free corridor towards Jeri.
The wind is the easterly trade, standing cross to cross-onshore from the east. When does Preá get the most wind? From July to January the wind probability sits around 90 percent, often a few knots more than the neighbouring spots, with strengths of 20 to 40 knots and the best window from September to November. Preá is an ideal starting point for the downwinder to Jericoacoara and one of Brazil's top spots for kite, wingfoil and windsurf – from improver to pro.
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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 least wind is in March (35 %). The water ranges from about 27 to 30 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
76 %
| 13 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| February |
68 %
| 12 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| March |
35 %
| 10 kn | E | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| April |
37 %
| 10 kn | E | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| May |
55 %
| 11 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| June |
74 %
| 12 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| July |
83 %
| 14 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| August |
94 %
| 16 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| September |
100 %
| 18 kn | E | 28 °C | 27 °C |
| October |
99 %
| 19 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| November |
97 %
| 17 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| December |
98 %
| 16 kn | E | 28 °C | 28 °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 obstacle-free coastal strip towards Jeri is perfect for downwinders – as a beginner, book a guided run. For glassy flat water, a trip to the lagoons at Guriu or Tatajuba west of Jeri is worth it.
⚠︎ Hazards
The trade can blow very strongly (up to 40 knots), so size down your gear in good time. The cross-onshore direction is forgiving, but chop and small waves run on the open beach.
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.
Trips & camps
Kite holiday in Preá near Jericoacoara
Kite trips to Preá and Jericoacoara in north-east Brazil. Wind season per the page July to January; afternoons often 20–30 knots, recommended for intermediate riders and up.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preá suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Preá suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate · Pro (water: Flat water).
Which wind works at Preá?
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 Preá?
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 Preá?
Over the year about 27 °C in September to 30 °C in April (model data).
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