Brazil — Tatajuba21h · 11 kt
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Min. level
Beginner
Optimal wind
14-32 kts
Season
July to December
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What to check
Discover the spot
The spot
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At the end of the track, where the Rio Tucunduba meets the ocean near Camocim, Tatajuba is a fishing village that has stayed off to one side. The spot turns on the tide: as the water fills in, the lagoon spreads out mirror-flat, and the neighbouring freshwater Lagoa da Torta rounds out the picture. A remote, usually quiet corner where you come to lay your kite down on flat water.
Tatajuba is the Nordeste's end-of-the-road: a fishing village tucked into the mouth of the Tucunduba, well away from the bustle. The spot often stays uncrowded, though it can fill up at times in peak season. Beside the sea lagoon, the freshwater Lagoa da Torta gives you a second stretch of water to mix things up. You come here for the quiet, the flat water and the feel of a place that's still unspoilt.
Who & when
Level and best time
Who it's for
A flat lagoon and little swell make Tatajuba a forgiving place to learn and progress. From mid to high tide the water smooths into mirror sections — good for first runs, first jumps, foiling and wingfoiling. The neighbouring freshwater Lagoa da Torta adds a calm patch of its own. It's a remote spot, though: better to ride with company and know your tide window.
source : noupwind.com ↗Best time
Wind season runs July to January; at the height of it the trade blows almost every day. On the water, aim for mid to high tide — that's when the lagoon fills in and goes flat. Plan your session around that tide window.
source : kitetrip-planner.com ↗Before you go
Safety
Remote spot, mind the tide
Little sourced safety information for Tatajuba: it's a remote spot and the lagoon's water level depends on the tide. Before you ride, check the day's conditions and hazards with the local club or the locals.