Galinhos is a remote peninsula in Rio Grande do Norte offering phenomenal flat water and reliable daily wind, especially January to March and August to December when conditions peak at 25–30 knots. The location sits roughly 5 hours north of Natal and 2.5 hours from São Miguel do Gostoso, accessible by car, raft ferry, buggy, or 4×4. Wind consistency here exceeds nearby Ceará. Warm water negates wetsuits. The setting is quieter with fewer kite users than major Brazilian destinations. Dunes and river exploration provide land-based activities. Equipment access requires advance planning from the capital.
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Woo big-air record: 14.9 m by Marcelo Kinjiro Sato
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 15.9 kt | 23.7 | 28.2 |
| Feb | 92% | 15.7 kt | 24 | 28.6 |
| Mar | 61% | 12.9 kt | 23.7 | 29 |
| Apr | 57% | 12.3 kt | 23.9 | 29.3 |
| May | 62% | 12.3 kt | 23.9 | 29.1 |
| Jun | 71% | 13.1 kt | 23.3 | 27.8 |
| Jul | 90% | 13.8 kt | 23 | 27 |
| Aug | 98% | 15.1 kt | 22.9 | 26.9 |
| Sep | 100% | 16.6 kt | 23 | 27.1 |
| Oct | 100% | 18.1 kt | 23.4 | 27.3 |
| Nov | 100% | 17.6 kt | 23.6 | 28 |
| Dec | 96% | 16.5 kt | 23.9 | 28.3 |
7.6/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
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