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Jericoacoara
Kite beach near Jericoacoara, with schools and beachfront guesthouses.
The village, up close
The places worth stopping for.
4 places
Beaches
Winds of 20-35 knots. World mecca for kitesurfing.
15km of beach with the most consistent winds in the world. Village maintains authentic local character.
Insider tip: Best season: Jul-Jan. Downwinder from Prea to Jeri is a classic. 12km from Jeri.
Kite Paradise · Time to allow: 240 min
Dining
Best restaurant in Prea. Meeting point for kitesurfers.
Gastronomic reference in the village. Where the kite community meets. Exceptional lobster and shrimp.
Insider tip: R$70-120/person. Arrive early in high season. Feet in the sand.
#1 in Prea · Time to allow: 90 min
Dining
Authentic beach shack. Snacks, drinks, shrimp.
Classic Northeastern beach shack experience. Chair in the sand, cold beer, fresh shrimp.
Insider tip: R$40-80/person. Perfect for a beach afternoon. More relaxed vibe than a restaurant.
Feet in Sand · Time to allow: 120 min
Adventure
Horseback ride along the beach and dunes at sunset.
Perfect alternative for non-kitesurfers. Incredible scenery on horseback.
Insider tip: Book through your guesthouse. R$150-200/person. Best time: 4pm to catch the sunset.
Sunset · Time to allow: 120 min
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Read the full guide for PreáBefore you go
The transport guides break down every route.
12 km · 20min–30min total
Withdraw cash in Jijoca de Jericoacoara or bring from Fortaleza — ATMs in Preá and Jeri are limited. The CE-182 road was recently paved, so car access to the Preá junction is easy; from there, 4x4 or a transfer to the village. Book at least 2 months ahead at Rancho do Peixe and Preabeach Boutique Hotel — the best rooms sell out in high season.
Preá is the world kite mecca — seven or more schools on a single beach stretch, and an unprecedented luxury investment cycle (R$250M Carnaúba Wind House — Phase 1 open, complex expanding). The Preá → Jericoacoara downwinder (~12 km) passing the Pedra Furada arch is the most iconic introductory ride in NE Brazil.
Regional calendar for the Jericoacoara. Preá doesn't have its own seasonal calendar yet.
Updated at 01:01 · Brasília time
A kite village — the wind rules. Today: low tide of 0.0 m at 23:57 and high tide of 3.0 m at 17:36 · Full Moon, 97% illumination.
See tide and wind for the whole corridor
September 28
The day's range
3.0m
Difference between high and low
Next high
05:223.0 m
Height above chart datum
Tide advice · PREÁ
Preá beach: constant wind, kite at any tide. Low tide forms extra sandbars for flat water.
Spring Tide — Expect more extreme tides. Great for filling lagoons, be cautious at beaches.
Heights in meters above chart datum. “Mean level” is the average of this day’s extreme heights; it does not indicate depth.
We calculate tides using FES2022 harmonics and calibration data from FEMAR reference stations. Heights use the model’s reference-station baseline, not measurements at each village. For rivers and inland locations, the curve is a coastal tide reference; it does not predict local water levels.
Kitesurf spot · the wind rules
Motion starts on its own when the visualization is in view.
SpeedThe flow speeds up with the wind speed at the selected hour. At zero wind it stops.
DirectionThe dot on the compass marks where the wind comes from. The lines travel the opposite way.
GustsThe ring shows the difference between wind speed and gust speed. Without valid gust data it disappears.
An illustration only — it does not simulate how often gusts arrive. The summary and the reading use the whole period shown in the chart.
Full Moon
97%illuminated
Schematic phase · illustrative texture
Night sky
Night of Sep 28, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Moon below the horizon, from 18:44 on Sep 28, 2026 to 19:17 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. →
Moon above the horizon, from 19:17 on Sep 28, 2026 to 04:19 on Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time. →
Astronomical night is when the center of the sun is at least 18° below the horizon.
Calculated times are approximate. Cloud cover is not included.
Night timeline for Sep 28, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time. Moon below the horizon, from 18:44 on Sep 28, 2026 to 19:17 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. Moon above the horizon, from 19:17 on Sep 28, 2026 to 04:19 on Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time.
Local astronomy · Brasília time
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