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🏄 Icaraí de Amontada

🏄 Icaraí de Amontada

OpenSome waters users around$$$kite spotdestination
7.5
About Icaraí de Amontada

Icaraí de Amontada showcases remarkable natural beauty alongside reliable kiting conditions during the peak season. The main beach offers riding near dramatic weathervane structures, while venturing downwind delivers stronger, steadier winds. Nearby Moitas provides additional downwind opportunity into the flat waters of Lagoa dos Patos, where powerful winds persist. Warm water, daily thermal winds, and a vibrant local culture create an energizing destination. Tourism infrastructure, food, and social activities complement consistent sessions.

Amenities

Local restaurants and barsTourism servicesAccommodation optionsWater sports rentals

Highlights

  • Scenic weathervane launch point
  • Downwind to flat lagoon
  • Warm water year-round
  • Lively local atmosphere
Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every day

Wind quality

Pretty steady · warm wind

Water

Choppy

Water temp

Warm (You don't need a wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Right forward

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Spots at this destination

  • praia do centro (Villa Mango)
  • Moitas ( Lagoa dos Patos)
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability6.3
  • Avg wind (peak months)12–13 kt
  • Water temp28–30 °C
  • Best seasonSep – Oct
Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan2%9.5 kt25.128.7
Feb1%9.1 kt2528.9
Mar0%7.7 kt24.229.2
Apr0%7.7 kt24.429.5
May0%8.2 kt24.829.4
Jun1%9 kt24.828.7
Jul12%10.6 kt2527.9
Aug49%11.9 kt25.327.7
Sep69%12.6 kt25.427.9
Oct72%12.4 kt25.728.1
Nov23%11 kt2628.6
Dec26%10.9 kt2628.9
Community scores
Verified

7.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.0
  • 🌊Water conditions7.5
  • 🚀Launch zone7.5
  • 🏖️Scenery8.5
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

Fortaleza Airport then car to icaraiTakes time to get there

Car needed

No car needed

Cost of a kite day

Expensive ($50-120 /day)

Internet

Acceptable (Whatsapp voice calls and web browsing)

Local infrastructure

High development (many accommodations; hotels; health services and shops)
Family friendlyKite shopParty destination

Off-wind activities

  • Parties
  • food and tourism
Windguru forecast
Pro tip
Pack an extra smaller kite for the afternoons — many classic spots build through the day. Respect locals and keep the beach clean.
Reviews
Great vibe and reliable wind — this place keeps us coming back every season.