Kitesurf and SUP in Florianópolis: Lagoa da Conceição guide
Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis's largest lagoon, is shallow and flat with a sandy bottom. An afternoon thermal wind blows from October to March, and the lagoon is also used for SUP, kayak and sailing.
Florianópolis is a good choice for kitesurf, windsurf and SUP from December to February, with lighter and less frequent wind than Brazil’s north-east. Kite Jungle puts the season at Lagoa da Conceição from October to March, when a thermal north-east to east wind blows in the afternoon. The lagoon is flat and shallow, which suits every level and makes SUP in Florianópolis easy on calm days.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
Where do you kitesurf in Florianópolis?
On Lagoa da Conceição, the island’s largest lagoon, in the east of Florianópolis. Kite Jungle describes it as a large, shallow lagoon with flat water, and Wannakitesurf adds a sandy bottom and no current. Both rate it for all levels, so Lagoa da Conceição kitesurf is a good place to learn.
Wikipedia lists windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, kite surfing and jet skiing as common activities on the lagoon. Rentals and lessons are near the end of Avenida das Rendeiras.
How windy is the lagoon from December to February?
Kite Jungle describes a mostly thermal afternoon wind from the north-east to east, typically 12 to 22 knots. Wannakitesurf gives north-east, side-onshore, at 16 to 25 knots.
Kite Jungle counts 13 days with 4 Bft (about 12 knots) or more in December, 9 in January and 7 in February, with monthly averages of 7, 6 and 6 knots. That is far fewer than the north-east spots such as Cumbuco. Kite Jungle’s count leaves out thermal wind, though, and the lagoon’s wind is mostly thermal, so the number of rideable afternoons may be higher. Check a local forecast for the day.
Is February still windy?
It is the lightest of the three months on Kite Jungle’s figures, with 7 counted days. February is still inside the October to March season, so afternoon thermals can come in. Bring a big kite or a wing foil setup, or plan to paddle on light days.
Is Lagoa da Conceição good for SUP and kayak?
Yes. MySide lists SUP on the lagoon, and Wikipedia lists kayak and sailing. The flat water works for all three. Our sources give no SUP-specific season or hazards, so ask at the rental shops about wind and boat traffic before you head out.
What should you watch out for?
Other water craft, and crowds at weekends (Wannakitesurf). With kites, windsurfers, sailors, paddlers and jet skis on the same water, ride on weekdays if you can and keep clear of the busy launch areas.
How do you get there?
Florianópolis Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) is 14 km from downtown Florianópolis (Wikipedia). Waterspeed records every one of these sports, so you can log a kite session in the afternoon and a paddle in the morning.
How windy is Florianópolis 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis | 59% | 52% | 43% | 9.9 kn | NNE |
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 Florianópolis 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 kitesurf season at Lagoa da Conceição?
October to March, according to Kite Jungle, with a thermal wind from the north-east to east in the afternoon.
Is Lagoa da Conceição good for beginners?
Yes. The lagoon is large, shallow and flat, with a sandy bottom and no current.
Where can you rent a SUP or kayak?
Rentals and lessons are near the end of Avenida das Rendeiras, according to Wikipedia.