Maciambu's exceptional conditions stem from north winds funneled between Florianópolis Island and continental mountains, creating dense, steady air that feels stronger than typical 15–25 knot readings. Located 30km south of Florianópolis airport, this southern Brazilian gem offers consistent wind almost daily during the June through September season. The spot is perfect for big air pursuits and sits near world-class neighboring beaches including Praia da Pinheira and Guarda do Embau, one of Brazil's top 10 surf breaks, making it ideal for extended trips combining multiple spots.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 16.8 m by Marcelo Kinjiro · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 4.6 kt | 21.1 | 19.1 |
| Feb | 0% | 4.3 kt | 20.8 | 18.8 |
| Mar | 0% | 4.3 kt | 20.6 | 18.6 |
| Apr | 0% | 4.4 kt | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| May | 0% | 4.1 kt | 15 | 13 |
| Jun | 0% | 4.3 kt | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Jul | 1% | 4.2 kt | 13.9 | 11.9 |
| Aug | 0% | 4.8 kt | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Sep | 0% | 5.2 kt | 15.7 | 13.7 |
| Oct | 0% | 5 kt | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Nov | 0% | 5.1 kt | 17.8 | 15.8 |
| Dec | 0% | 4.9 kt | 20 | 18 |
8.0/10
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
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
