# Galinhos

Kitesurfing spot in Guamaré, Brazil.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Galinhos are May–Mar: 61–100% of days reach 12 kt+, with 12–18 kt average daily wind, 27–29 °C water and 23–24 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 15.9 | 23.7 | 28.2 |
| Feb | 92% | 15.7 | 24 | 28.6 |
| Mar | 61% | 12.9 | 23.7 | 29 |
| Apr | 57% | 12.3 | 23.9 | 29.3 |
| May | 62% | 12.3 | 23.9 | 29.1 |
| Jun | 71% | 13.1 | 23.3 | 27.8 |
| Jul | 90% | 13.8 | 23 | 27 |
| Aug | 98% | 15.1 | 22.9 | 26.9 |
| Sep | 100% | 16.6 | 23 | 27.1 |
| Oct | 100% | 18.1 | 23.4 | 27.3 |
| Nov | 100% | 17.6 | 23.6 | 28 |
| Dec | 96% | 16.5 | 23.9 | 28.3 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every day
- Water: flat, waves
- Water temperature: Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

## Highlights
- Perfect flat water
- Daily consistent wind
- Remote setting
- Warm water year-round
- Sandy terrain exploration

## Amenities
Water crossing by raft or buggy, Car rental options, Basic facilities

## Travel
- Getting there: By car or transfer to the crossing raft; then you have 15 min water to get there. Another option is an advance local that can you get there by Buggie or 4x4
- Ease of access: Takes time to get there
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Affordable ($20-50 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -5.09056, -36.27528
- Destination guide: [Guamaré](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/guamare)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Guamaré](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/guamare) — best May – Mar, 61–100% windy days, 12–18 kt, water 27–29 °C, choppy/flat (5 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/galinhos
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.