Kite forecast region

Kitesurf spots in Rio de Janeiro

15 Lohera kite spots in Rio de Janeiro, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.

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Wind windows and launch notes

Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.

Barra da Tijuca (Kite Point, Praia Pepe)

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Wind window

E, ESE, SW

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current, crowds in season.

Cabo Frio (Praia do Forte)

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Wind window

E-SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Buzios, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in E, ESE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Camboinhas

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Itaipu, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Cavaleiros

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Macae, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Costa Azul

waves

Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Rio das Ostras, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, crowds in season.

Diabo

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Ipanema, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Foguete (Rocket\'s Beach)

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Wind window

NE, SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Cabo Frio, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Ilha do Governador / Bicas Beach

mixed

Lake kite spot at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Itauna

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Wind window

NE, SE

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Saquarema, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, SE winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.

Laje da Rasa

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Buzios, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.

Macumba (Pontal)

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NE, ENE, E, SW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.

Ponta da Pombeba (Baia de Marambaia)

flat

Wind window

NE-E

Flat-water lagoon kite spot at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mostly flat water. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NE, ENE, E, SW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Rasa

waves

Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Buzios, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.

Sao Conrado

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Wind window

NE-E

Open-coast kitesurf spot at Ipanema, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NE, ENE, E winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.

Tucuns

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Open-coast kitesurf spot at Buzios, Brazil. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.