Kitesurfing Farol de Santa Marta

Wind & Conditions

Expert wave and kite spot below the Santa Marta lighthouse; cross-offshore S-to-SW winds produce excellent wave conditions when almost all other spots are closing out. Premium wave riding destination in Santa Catarina.

About Farol de Santa Marta

Farol de Santa Marta sits on a dramatic headland in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the Santa Marta lighthouse stands above a coastline that faces east and south. The kite spot lies directly below, in a setting that sets up conditions genuinely hard to find elsewhere in the region. The wind arc here runs from east through south (90°–180°), with the magic happening when S-to-SW winds blow cross-offshore along the coast. When those southerly systems roll in and close out most spots along Santa Catarina, Farol de Santa Marta often comes alive. Cross-offshore flow organises the swell into clean, rideable waves — the kind of setup that wave riders chase for entire trips. Getting there requires commitment. The lighthouse headland sits at the end of a coastal access road and the final stretch is remote. Expect rough going depending on season and recent weather. Once you arrive, the setting is striking: the lighthouse above, the beach exposed and raw below, and the Atlantic swell wrapping in with purpose. The launch is a coastal beach directly below the headland. With cross-offshore winds you're sending your kite into airflow moving partially away from the land, so getting your lines sorted cleanly before you send it up matters. This isn't a spot where you want to improvise. Get the kite in the air and commit to the water. Once you're riding, the wave quality is the main event. Cross-offshore S-to-SW flow grooms the faces and keeps things organised, giving riders room to set lines and commit to turns. The conditions suit experienced riders who can read a moving peak and manage a kite in sideshore-to-offshore wind without a safety net. Beginners should look elsewhere — the combination of ocean swell, cross-offshore airflow, and limited shore-side infrastructure demands real self-sufficiency. On days when the swell is running and the southerly is cross, Farol de Santa Marta can deliver some of the best wave riding in Santa Catarina. That reputation is earned. For accommodation, the headland village has several options: Pousada Vida Farol, Pousada Villa Prainha, Baiuka Pousada, Chalês Santa Marta, Casa no Farol de Santa Marta, and Hospedagem Farol De Santa are all close by. Staying on-site means you can watch conditions develop from your door. For food and drinks, Boteco do Farol, Bar Maré, and Baly Choperia cover the casual end; the restaurant Farol handles a proper sit-down meal. The crowd here tends to be small and experienced. There is no kite school infrastructure and no formal rescue setup. Come prepared, know your limits, and have a clear plan once you are in the water.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Farol de Santa Marta, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Brazil

Lat: -28.607, Lon: -48.808