Kitesurfing Laguna dos Barros

Wind & Conditions

Enclosed lagoon north of Porto Alegre; NE-to-SE winds create flat water conditions year-round; ideal freestyle and freeride lagoon suitable for all levels with shallow warm water.

About Laguna dos Barros

Laguna dos Barros sits in the coastal lowlands north of Porto Alegre, tucked into the lake district of Rio Grande do Sul's Litoral Norte. The lagoon's enclosed shape is the whole story here — when NE-to-SE winds push across the water, there is nothing to chop it up. You get flat water, warm temperatures, and a forgiving environment that works for everyone from beginners sorting out their water-starts to freestylers drilling tricks on a calm surface. Getting there means heading north from Porto Alegre into a region dotted with lagoons and sheltered waterways. The lagoon is accessible by road, but specific access points can vary — asking locals or checking with kite schools in the region will point you to the right launch. The shoreline is generally low and open, with shallow water extending well out from the bank, which makes self-rescue and walking it out a far less dramatic affair than on the exposed Atlantic coast nearby. The usable wind arc runs 270° to 90°, covering westerly through northerly to easterly quadrants. In practice, the NE-to-SE window is what lights the place up — steady, clean airflow funnelling across the lagoon with minimal mechanical turbulence. The enclosed geography does most of the work: flat water comes naturally when the wind is on arc, and the lagoon surface does not build the steep, confused chop you would fight on open water. Shallow and warm water is the headline for good reason. A crash here does not mean a long swim in cold water — you can often stand up, relaunch, and go again without drama. That makes it genuinely welcoming for beginners getting their water-starts consistent, and gives intermediate riders room to experiment with unhooked moves without the usual penalty of bigger swells or deep drops. For freestyle riders, the flat surface removes the excuses. Pop is clean, landings are predictable, and you can work circuits of the lagoon without reading break angles or dodging wind shadows. Freeride sessions work equally well — long reaches on flat water with steady breeze overhead make for satisfying, unhurried mileage. No facilities are listed at the spot itself, so come self-sufficient: bring your own water, snacks, and a basic first-aid kit. Porto Alegre to the south is the nearest major city for accommodation, gear services, and anything you have forgotten. Year-round conditions mean any month can deliver a good session, though local kiters in the region are your best source for timing the stronger thermal cycles. Laguna dos Barros is not a dramatic, headline-grabbing destination. It is a reliable flat-water workhorse — the kind of spot serious riders return to when they want to actually ride rather than spend a day watching the forecast.

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

Laguna dos Barros, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Brazil

Lat: -29.85, Lon: -50.12