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Tatajuba

Ceará · Tatajuba · Camocim

also known as Nova Tatajuba, Praia de Tatajuba

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beginner-friendlymedium crowds

On this page

The spot
Wind
Forecast
Month by month
Water
Level
The scene
Launch
Schools
Tips
Getting there
Photos
FAQ

Riding essentials

Season

Jul–Jan

Months riders and schools name

How windy

17-30 kt

Character: mixed

Room to launch

huge

access rules on record, below

Water

mixed

26–28 °C in summer

Hazards

Reported by riders

Level

Beginner to advanced

With a caveat: see Your level

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Crowds

medium crowds · busy Jul Aug Sep Oct

Schools

named at this spot

From the airport

International Airport (FOR)

Transfer times under Getting there

On the clock

11:00 · 18:00 · 19:00

Usually late morning through sunset in season; one first-hand travel report describes wind from about 11:00 to 18:00-19:00.

The marks are the clock times the record names, laid on a 24-hour day. The bar between the first and the last covers those hours; it is not a promise of wind.

Nearbystraight-line distance

Backup spotsWhere riders go when the wind doesn't work here.

Guriu Lagoonno page yet
Preano page yet
Lagoa da Torta / Lagoa Grandeno page yet
Barra dos Remediosno page yet

The spot

The place

Tatajuba is a fishing village of sand streets on the Ceara coast, in the municipality of Camocim, between Jericoacoara/Guriu and Camocim, and the kiting runs on the tide.

The spots

The main spot is the river-mouth lagoon in front of the pousadas: at high tide it gives shallow flat sections, at low tide it drains, the sandbanks come out and you walk toward the river mouth or the open ocean. Inland in the dunes sits a freshwater lagoon, commonly called Lagoa da Torta and sometimes Lagoa Grande. It is flatter and shallower than the beach lagoon, and gustier because of the dunes around it.

Season and style

The wind season is one of the strongest on the Ceara coast: July to January or February, with the power peaking in September and October. This is where you come for freestyle and freeride, for downwinders, and for small ocean kickers off the beach.

Before you ride

Beginners can learn here with a school, but nobody is going to treat it like a serviced urban spot, and the ocean side is not the place to find that out. Plan the tides, the transfers, the cash, the water and a rescue plan before you ride; that part is the spot too.

The wind

locals call it trade winds / brisa

Direction

cross-onE to NE

Direction to shore

Side-onshore on the main river-mouth and beach spot, so a drifting rider is pushed back toward the sand; cross-shore at the outside wave spot.

Kite sizes

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metres · typical quiver highlighted

The quiver, in words

For a 75-85 kg rider the season runs on 5-9 m, with 7 m the size most used and 5-6 m for the September-October peak when it sits over 30 kt. An 11 or 12 m is only worth carrying for July or late January.

Character

mixed

When it fills in: see above ↑

Average strength

20-30 kt in the core season, 17-23 kt at the July, August and February shoulders

Typical strength

17-30 kt through the July-January season, with 30 kt and more normal at the September-October peak; July, August and February sit lower at about 17-23 kt. Wind on the water runs roughly 6-8 kt above what the nearest weather station reads, so a marginal-looking forecast is usually rideable.

Strong and steady on the beach and river-mouth spot. The inland lagoon, Lagoa da Torta or Lagoa Grande, runs gustier and lighter: the dunes around it break up the flow.

The reliable season runs July to January or February, peaking around September and October. Reported wind probability runs from 95% for July-January at 20-37 knots up to 99% for July-February, with 30 knots and more normal at the height of it. February to June is lighter and rainier.

Forecast

Live forecast

Windguru Windfinder Windy

Month by month

10 ktJan
9 ktFeb
8 ktMar
7 ktApr
8 ktMay
10 ktJun
11 ktJul
12 ktAug
13 ktSep
13 ktOct
13 ktNov
12 ktDec

avg knots per month · season highlighted

Modelled monthly averages. Highlighted: the months riders and schools name (Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan).

Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (~30-yr MERRA-2 reanalysis-based model climatology), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds.

Every figure, month by monthKnots · Wind from · Air

Month	Knots	Wind from	Air
Jan	9.6 kt	E	28.9 °C
Feb	8.7 kt	E	28.3 °C
Mar	7.8 kt	E	27.8 °C
Apr	7.3 kt	E	28.3 °C
May	8.2 kt	E	28.3 °C
Jun	9.6 kt	E	27.8 °C
Jul	10.8 kt	E	27.8 °C
Aug	12.1 kt	E	27.8 °C
Sep	13.1 kt	E	27.8 °C
Oct	13.3 kt	E	28.3 °C
Nov	12.9 kt	E	28.9 °C
Dec	11.5 kt	E	28.9 °C

How this is modelledmodelled · ~30-yr MERRA-2 reanalysis-based model climatology

A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.

A station this far away — often inland or at an airport — can understate accelerated local wind. 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.

Camocim, Ceará (weatherspark modeled climatology) · Weatherspark (Cedar Lake Ventures, MERRA-2 reanalysis-modeled climatology) · ~30-yr MERRA-2 reanalysis-based model climatology

The water

Type

mixed

Standing depth

Yes at mid to high tide in the river-mouth lagoon, which is large and mostly shallow, with waist-deep flat sections used for lessons. At low tide it drains, sandbanks come out and the standing water disappears; the freshwater lagoon inland is shallow and standable but the wind there is lighter and gustier.

Tides

Tide is the whole plan at the main spot. The lagoon in front of La Ventana works at high tide plus or minus about 3-4 hours and dries out at low tide; the best sessions are on an afternoon high.At low water you either walk out across the sandbanks toward the river mouth and open sea or move to a freshwater lagoon inland. The Guriú river ferry on the way in and out also runs to the tide, so transfers have to be timed with it.

Temperature

26–28 °C summer · 26–28 °C winter

Wetsuit

No wetsuit normally needed; water is about 28 °C.

Currents

River-mouth current and tidal flow are reported hazards at the main spot; no measured current data found.

Conditions

The main kite area is the Tucunduba/Guriu river-mouth beach lagoon, flat to choppy, with small ocean kicker waves next door.

Laguinho da Torta and Lago Grande are one freshwater lagoon complex in the dunes rather than two separate water bodies at different levels, and the same complex also goes by Lagoa da Torta or Lagoa da Tatajuba; the wind over it can be lighter and gustier than at the main spot.

The ocean side has chop and waves, not flat water.

Your level

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Local schools sell beginner through advanced lessons and use the shallow flat sections for them, so learning here works with instruction and a tide plan.

Riding it as an unsupervised first-week beginner is another thing: the wind gets intense and gusty and rescue access is limited, which is why beginners get pointed at the inland freshwater lagoon on calmer days.

The ocean side is not a learning environment.

The scene

What riders come here for

freestyleflat waterfreeridedownwindbig airwave kickersless crowded remote travel

Who it suitsbeginner

Remote fishing-village and kite-camp atmosphere, much quieter than Jericoacoara or Cumbuco but no longer unknown. Day-trip buggy traffic from Jeri reaches the dunes/lagoons, and kite crowds can rise in September-October or during festivals.

Launch and rules

three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you

With a school or a boat

10 schools name this spot

See who they are

On your own

Room to launch: huge

Read the access rules

Somewhere else

4 spots nearby

All 4 spots within 40 km are under Nearby

Rescue

+55 88 98849-7587

Rescue — full text1 min read

There is no lifeguard, no rescue boat and no jet-ski cover at Tatajuba, and no medical service in the village: the nearest care is in Camocim, so response to an accident is slow.

What exists is school-level cover.

School support

The local kite schools teach with radio helmets, and the operators run 4x4 and buggy ground support with local guides on the water for downwinders and kite trips, which is how most people arrange a pickup.

Ride with someone, agree the pickup before you go downwind, and carry a hook knife.

Sunset Kiteboarding takes calls and WhatsApp on +55 88 98849-7587.

Launch

Sandy beach/river-mouth launch directly in front of the beach pousadas and kite centers; at high tide the lagoon can be ridden from the beach, while at low tide riders may need to walk across sand/shallow water toward the river mouth or ocean. Lagoa da Torta/Lagoa Grande is reached separately by buggy or 4x4 through dunes.

Hazards riders report 16 reported

Wind

strong wind can be intimidating for newer riders on the ocean side
Strong wind, commonly 20-30+ knots in high season and sometimes gusting over 30 knots.
Gustier/lighter wind at Lagoa da Torta/Lagoa Grande because of dunes and land effects.
Strong wind, commonly 20-30 kt in high season and gusting over 30 kt at the September-October peak, with the water reading 6-8 kt above the forecast station.

Crowds and zones

Crowding spikes during events and peak kite weeks; a fatal drowning was reported during the Tatajuba Kite Festival 2025, with the case under police investigation.
Crowding during events or peak kite weeks; a fatal drowning was reported during the 2025 Tatajuba Kite Festival, with the case under police investigation.

Waves and currents

River-mouth current and tidal flow.
Access only by sand tracks and river ferries that depend on the tide; no conventional road in.
Ocean side with 1-2 m waves that is not a beginner environment.

Protected areas and rules

Tidal timing at the river mouth: sandbanks, very shallow water, exposed banks and a changing lagoon at low tide.
Tidal timing at the river mouth: sandbanks, very shallow water, exposed banks and a lagoon that dries out at low tide.
Gustier and lighter wind at the inland freshwater lagoon because of the surrounding dunes.

Other

remote setting with limited infrastructure/rescue
Remote access by sand tracks/ferries with no conventional road, limited shops, no ATM, limited medical services and potentially slow rescue.
No medical service in the village and no rescue on the water: the nearest care is in Camocim and help can be slow.
Weak mobile signal, no ATM and limited shops: bring cash and offline maps.

Rules & access

1 min read

2026: no municipal kite-zoning law exists and there is no public rescue service, so the working rules are the schools' and the local surfers' association's.

In practice that means riding the front spot within high tide plus or minus about 3-4 hours, moving to the Guriú lagoon or the inland freshwater lagoon when the main lagoon drains, and staying in radio or visual contact on downwinders.

Confirm the day's tide-based positioning with a local school before launching, and expect the schools to keep beginners off the ocean side.

Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.

Schools that ride here

Rider tips

Plan the day around high tide: the front spot works at high tide plus or minus about 3-4 hours and the lagoon dries out at low water.
Add 6-8 kt to what the forecast station shows; the water reads stronger than the model here.
Bring small kites. For a 75-85 kg rider 5-9 m covers the season and 7 m gets the most use; an 11 or 12 m only earns its space in July or late January.
Do not confuse the inland freshwater lagoon with the beach lagoon: it needs a buggy or 4x4 through the dunes and the wind there is gustier.
Arrange local 4x4 support for a downwinder to Guriu or Camocim, and confirm the ferry and tide timing before you leave.
Budget the long end for the Fortaleza transfer: operators quote both 4 and 6-7 hours for the same 390 km.
Bring cash, bring water and snacks, and download the maps before you go: the signal is patchy and there is no ATM.
Carry a hook knife and stay clear of dense event traffic; no boat is coming to get you.

Getting there

Airport

Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) is the main international gateway used by kite operators; Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) is closer for domestic access but still requires organized 4x4 transfer.

Route

You get in over sand tracks and dunes, with river ferries on the way; there is no conventional road.From Fortaleza there are direct 4x4 transfers, or you take a bus to Jijoca, Jericoacoara or Camocim and continue by buggy or 4x4.From Jeri you cross the Guriu River ferry, from Camocim the Coreau River ferry.Take a local driver for the last sandy section.

Transfer

Fortaleza airport to Tatajuba is 4-7 hours by private 4x4 over roughly 390 km; operators quote both about 4 hours and 6-7 hours for the same run, so budget the longer figure if you have a flight to catch.Jericoacoara to Tatajuba is 45-60 minutes by buggy or 4x4 plus the Guriú river ferry, and the ferry crossing itself runs to the tide. From Jericoacoara airport it is roughly 55-60 km with no public transport on the route.

Cost level

medium-high

Staying

Small pousadas and kite camps, no resorts: KiteWorldWide/Portal do Vento, Casa de Praia and La Ventana are the ones with a public presence. Peak kite season fills up and the options thin out outside it.

No-wind days

Duna do Funil sandboarding, freshwater lagoon hammocks/restaurants at Lagoa da Torta or Lagoa Grande, buggy/4x4 dune tours, Guriu/mangrove excursions, Camocim services, and Jericoacoara day/nightlife if transport is arranged.

Photos

FAQ

When is the best time to kite at Tatajuba?

The reliable season runs July to January or February, with the strongest wind typically around September and October.

Is Tatajuba suitable for beginners?

Schools offer beginner lessons, but one regional source warns absolute beginners against the main spot because wind can be intense and rescue access is limited.

How does tide affect the spot?

The river-mouth lagoon rides best around high tide, when it becomes a large, mostly shallow lagoon; low tide exposes sandbanks and pushes riders toward open water.

What are the hazards?

Strong wind that can gust over 30 knots, tidal sandbanks and current, and remote access with limited infrastructure and rescue.

Are there kite schools nearby?

Yes, including Sunset Kiteboarding Tatajuba and KiteWorldWide/Portal do Vento.

The bigger pictureEverything about Tatajuba

Last updated: August 2026