Kitesurfing Icaraí de Amontada

Wind & Conditions

Six-km fishing village bay ~180 km NW of Fortaleza; the bay opens NNE. The NE-to-E trade wind (20–30 kt) is side-onshore daily Jul–Jan; east point shelters the main village, so the best launches are on the western edge toward Moitas. Both wave and flat-water areas. Daily wind probability >90% in peak season.

About Icaraí de Amontada

Icaraí de Amontada sits on a wide six-kilometre bay on the Ceará coast, roughly 180 kilometres northwest of Fortaleza. The bay faces NNE, and that orientation is exactly what makes it work: the NE-to-E trade wind drives in side-onshore across the water day after day through the peak season, laying down a consistent, powered-up window with daily wind probability above 90% from July through January. The village itself is a working fishing community, unhurried and relatively undeveloped, which keeps the beach uncrowded compared to the better-known Ceará spots further east. Most of what you need sits close to the waterfront — places to eat, a few bars, somewhere to sleep. For the launch, head to the western end of the bay toward Moitas rather than setting up in the heart of the village. The eastern headland provides some shelter near the village centre, which can soften the breeze in that section; the western edge keeps you in the full trade and gives you cleaner water to work with. From there, both wave riding and flat-water sessions are available depending on where in the bay you position yourself. The NNE-facing bay picks up whatever swell accompanies the trade, so the western exposure can run a short to medium wave, while sections tucked closer to the village typically flatten out. Wind runs 20 to 30 knots through the heart of the season, side-onshore from the NE-to-E quadrant. That's a substantial, consistent load — not a spot where you're watching the flags and hoping. It suits intermediate and experienced riders who can handle the power and make use of the directional riding the bay allows. If you're not yet fully independent in powered-up side-shore conditions, sorting some instruction before hitting the main run is the sensible call. The bay's length gives you real downwind options without running out of water quickly. Upwind recovery is workable given the side-onshore angle, but as with any working village bay, check what's on the beach and in the water before launching. On the ground: Cabana Kite and Caipi Bar are close to the action for a post-session drink. For food, Barraca do Haroldinho, Beira Mar, Brisa Bistrô, Banana Verde, and Adocica cover the meals side. BLUE BEACH Restaurante e Bar and Açai & Pub Lounge handle the bar-and-snack angle. Casa Arte Vida is the accommodation option to look at if you want to base yourself here for a week and properly clock the season. The peak window is July to January — come outside that range and the trades become less reliable.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Ranked #55 worldwide — a kitesurf destination.

Location

Icaraí de Amontada, Ceará, Brazil, Brazil

Lat: -3.024821, Lon: -39.646739