Barra Grande kitesurf guide (Piauí): wind, water and season
Barra Grande, in Cajueiro da Praia, Piauí, has shallow, calm water and trade wind of 20 to 30 knots from July to January. December is its windiest summer month.
Barra Grande, in Piauí, is a good kitesurf spot in December and January and a lighter-wind option in February. bahia.ws describes constant trade wind of 20 to 30 knots, especially from July to January, over shallow, relatively calm water. Kite schools here teach all levels, so Barra Grande kitesurf works for beginners and advanced riders alike.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
What is kitesurfing in Barra Grande like?
The water is shallow and relatively calm with no big waves, and natural pools form at low tide (bahia.ws). That makes it a good place to learn. The wind is strongest in the afternoon, so plan sessions for after lunch.
How windy is Barra Grande from December to February?
| Month | Days with 4 Bft (about 12 knots) or more | Average wind |
|---|---|---|
| December | 30 | 12 knots |
| January | 25 | 10 knots |
| February | 18 | 9 knots |
These are Kite Jungle’s figures. Windfinder has no statistics for Barra Grande. The 20 to 30 knots bahia.ws mentions is the wind in season, which is strongest in the afternoon, so riding hours run well above these monthly averages.
Is February still windy?
It is the weakest of the three months. bahia.ws ends the strongest period in January, and Kite Jungle’s count falls to 18 windy days in February. December is the safest choice. If you go in February, bring a bigger kite and leave room in your plans for light days.
What should you watch out for?
Our sources list no specific hazards for Barra Grande. The water gets very shallow at low tide, when the natural pools form, so ask a school where it is deep enough to ride at each stage of the tide.
How do you get there?
Parnaíba is 70 km away, but the nearest airport with daily flights is Teresina, about 400 km away (bahia.ws). Parnaíba is also one of the two airports for Atins, so the two spots combine well. To the east, in Ceará, are Jericoacoara and Preá. See the kitesurf page for what Waterspeed records on a session.
How windy is Barra Grande (Piauí) from December to February?
Share of days with at least three consecutive daylight hours at 11 knots (4 Beaufort) or more, over the last 10 southern summers (2015/16 to 2024/25).
| December | January | February | Mean daylight wind | Most common direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barra Grande | 87% | 54% | 35% | 10.6 kn | NE |
Our calculation from NASA POWER hourly wind at 10 m (MERRA-2 model), 09:00 to 18:00 local solar time. The model grid is about 50 km wide, so it smooths out local sea breezes and gusts: use these figures to compare spots and months, and check a local forecast before you go.
Where do people ride at Barra Grande (Piauí) right now?
Explore+ in the Waterspeed web app shows recent sessions on a map, with sport and top speed, so you can see which spots are working before you go. Open Explore+. To record your own sessions, Waterspeed runs on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and syncs Garmin, COROS and Suunto.
FAQ
When is the wind season in Barra Grande?
The trade wind blows most constantly from July to January, according to bahia.ws.
Is Barra Grande good for beginners?
Yes. The water is shallow and relatively calm, and local schools teach all levels.
Which airport is closest to Barra Grande?
Parnaíba, 70 km away. The nearest airport with daily flights is Teresina, about 400 km away.