Taíba
Brazil · Kitesurf · Surfing · Wingfoil
- Best winds E (trade wind)
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Mixed
- Best months Jul–Jan
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About this spot
Taíba is a fishing village on the coast of Ceará, a good 70 kilometres from Fortaleza and near Cumbuco. The spot blends flat water and waves: at the beach, waves break over several sandbars, about 500 metres inland lies the Lagoa Taíba, a hip-deep freshwater lagoon for practising, and on the eastern side of the beach a point break runs with waves reaching 2 to 3 metres depending on the swell.
The wind is the easterly trade, standing side-onshore to slightly onshore from the right. When is the best time for Taíba? From July to December the trade blows steadily at 18 to 32 knots, best from August to November, after which the wind slowly eases. With a lagoon, a downwind run and a point break, Taíba is a versatile venue for advanced kiters and wingfoilers wanting to combine wave and freestyle.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, September is the windiest month: on 99 % 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 (16 %). The water ranges from about 27 to 30 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
57 %
| 11 kn | E | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| February |
52 %
| 11 kn | E | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| March |
16 %
| 9 kn | E | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| April |
23 %
| 9 kn | E | 27 °C | 30 °C |
| May |
44 %
| 11 kn | E | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| June |
69 %
| 12 kn | E | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| July |
81 %
| 13 kn | E | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| August |
94 %
| 15 kn | E | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| September |
99 %
| 16 kn | E | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| October |
98 %
| 16 kn | E | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| November |
91 %
| 14 kn | E | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| December |
91 %
| 14 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
For flat-water freestyle head to the Lagoa Taíba about 500 metres inland; the wave and point break sit on the eastern side of the beach. A downwind run towards Cumbuco is easy to add here.
⚠︎ Hazards
The point break on the eastern side with 2 to 3 metre waves is advanced terrain. Waves break over sandbars at the beach, so watch the bottom and the tides.
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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Frequently asked questions
Is Taíba suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Taíba is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Mixed).
Which wind works at Taíba?
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 Taíba?
The best months are considered to be Jul–Jan. According to the wind statistics, September has the most wind days (99 % of days).
How warm is the water at Taíba?
Over the year about 27 °C in September to 30 °C in April (model data).
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