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Jericoacoara is a coastal village located in Ceará state in northeastern Brazil, approximately 240 kilometers west of Fortaleza. The town sits on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), creating a unique geography that funnels consistent trade winds across shallow, protected waters. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with predictable wind patterns driven by the South Atlantic High Pressure system, which intensifies during the southern hemisphere winter months. The main kiteboarding zone stretches along Praia do Preá, a wide sandy beach approximately 8 kilometers from the village center, where shallow waters extend 200-300 meters offshore before dropping deeper. This destination attracts intermediate to advanced riders seeking reliable wind conditions without the extreme summer heat found in other Brazilian kiteboarding regions. The village itself retains a laid-back atmosphere with limited vehicle traffic, sand streets, and a mix of pousadas, local restaurants, and equipment rental shops that have developed to serve the growing water sports community. Unlike more developed Brazilian kiteboarding destinations, Jericoacoara remains relatively small-scale, with a population under 1,000 permanent residents, meaning fewer crowds on the water and a more connected relationship with local guides and instructors who have tracked conditions here for decades.
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| Month | Epic Score | Avg Temp | Avg Wind | Wave Ht | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
77
|
81.3°F | 14.9 mph | 3.7 ft | ⚡ |
| February |
48
|
79.4°F | 11.9 mph | 3.8 ft | ⚠️ |
| March |
42
|
78.6°F | 10.9 mph | 3.8 ft | ⚠️ |
| April |
42
|
79.3°F | 10.4 mph | 3.3 ft | ⚠️ |
| May |
51
|
80.1°F | 11.1 mph | 3.1 ft | ⚠️ |
| June |
76
|
80.7°F | 12.9 mph | — | ⚡ |
| July |
75
|
80.3°F | 13.9 mph | 3.2 ft | ⚡ |
| August |
85
|
81.2°F | 16.2 mph | 3.7 ft | ⚡ |
| September ★ Best |
100
|
81.7°F | 19.0 mph | 4.4 ft | 🔥 |
| October |
100
|
82.1°F | 19.6 mph | 4.5 ft | 🔥 |
| November |
81
|
82.0°F | 18.6 mph | 4.1 ft | ⚡ |
| December |
76
|
81.7°F | 14.3 mph | 4.2 ft | ⚡ |
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