Praia da Concha has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
Typical strength
16-24
The quiver, in words
Whatever you ride in 16-24 kt for freeride or strapless; nobody local has published a quiver.
Direction to shore
E-SE is side-on.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan, riders' month3
- Feb2
- Mar3
- Apr23
- May28
- Jun30
- Jul, riders' month25
- Aug, riders' month20
- Sep, riders' month13
- Oct, riders' month17
- Nov, riders' month21
- Dec, riders' month8
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Jan, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
- 8Jan28°
- 8Feb29°
- 8Mar30°
- 9Apr29°
- 9May28°
- 10Jun27°
- 9Jul26°
- 9Aug26°
- 9Sep27°
- 9Oct27°
- 9Nov27°
- 9Dec27°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3% | 8.4 kt | NE | 26.2°C | 28.3°C |
| Feb | 2% | 7.8 kt | ESE | 26.3°C | 28.9°C |
| Mar | 3% | 7.9 kt | SE | 26.4°C | 29.6°C |
| Apr | 23% | 9 kt | SSE | 25.8°C | 29°C |
| May | 28% | 9.1 kt | S | 24.7°C | 28.1°C |
| Jun | 30% | 9.6 kt | S | 23.5°C | 26.8°C |
| Jul | 25% | 9.3 kt | SSE | 23.2°C | 26.3°C |
| Aug | 20% | 9.4 kt | SSE | 23.4°C | 26.1°C |
| Sep | 13% | 9 kt | SE | 24.1°C | 26.5°C |
| Oct | 17% | 9.2 kt | NE | 25.2°C | 27°C |
| Nov | 21% | 9.4 kt | NE | 25.4°C | 27.2°C |
| Dec | 8% | 9.1 kt | NE | 26.3°C | 27.3°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
ocean/river mouth
Standing depth
Calm and shallow by the shore; how far out you can stand with a kite is unconfirmed.
Tides
High tide brings choppy water and waves, while low tide makes the shore water smoother.
Temperature
27-28°C summer · 25-26°C winter
Wetsuit
Usually no wetsuit; lycra/sun protection is more relevant than neoprene.
Currents
Moderate flow off the Rio de Contas mouth, and it pulls away from the beach rather than along it. The mouth itself runs strong enough that the ocean side across the estuary is treated as dangerous for swimming, with the current dragging off the peak and out to sea. Inside Concha, near the shore, the water is calm.Do not tack out toward the bar to find out where the line is.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: Unknown for rigging. This is the closest and busiest beach in town, with the huts to match.
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
Sand launch on the town beach, a short walk from Itacaré centre. A few surf and kite huts along the sand keep an eye on things; there is no named kite school.
Space
Unknown for rigging. This is the closest and busiest beach in town, with the huts to match.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Ride the low tide if you want smooth water near shore; wait for high tide if you want the waves.
- Rig well clear of the huts and the swimmers; Concha is the busiest beach in town and the 2024 municipal decree covers conduct and inspection on the beaches.
- Ask a local rider about the current at the Rio de Contas mouth before you tack out that way; stay in the main riding area otherwise.
- Fly into Ilhéus and take the BA-001, 70-120 minutes by car or transfer; the bus from the Ilhéus station takes about 1h40.
- No wind: surf at Tiririca, Resende or Itacarezinho, or take a SUP or kayak out on Concha itself.
- Fly into Ilheus and take the BA-001, 70-120 minutes by car or transfer; the bus from the Ilheus station takes about 1h40.
- Lifeguards watch Concha, but they are watching swimmers. A kite down in the river current is your problem: 193 for the fire brigade, 192 for the ambulance.
- Pontal is across the river mouth, not further along the sand. Surfers paddle five to ten minutes over from Concha and the current there runs out to sea, so do not plan on riding across and walking home.
Getting there
Airport
Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
Route
From Ilhéus take the BA-001 by transfer, hire car or bus; Concha is a short walk from the centre of Itacaré.
Transfer
70-120 minutes by car or transfer from Ilhéus airport; the bus from the Ilhéus bus station is around 1h40, plus getting from the airport to the station.
Cost level
medium
Staying
Pousadas and hotels in the village and holiday rentals near Concha; this is the beach with the most tourist infrastructure in Itacaré.
No-wind days
surf at Tiririca, Resende or Itacarezinho · stand-up paddle or kayak at Concha · waterfalls and Atlantic Forest trails · Rio de Contas viewpoints and sunset at Ponta do Xareu
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kitesurf at Praia da Concha?
The main kitesurf season runs from July to January.
Is Praia da Concha suitable for beginners?
Not really. The spot is framed around choppy water, waves at high tide, and freeride or strapless riding, so beginner suitability has not been confirmed.
What is the wind like?
Wind blows E-SE, side-on to the beach, at roughly 16-24 knots.
What hazards should riders know about?
Waves build at high tide, and the beach is shared with swimmers, families and beach-hut visitors, so riders need extra distance.
Last updated: August 2026