Preá kitesurf guide: wind season, lagoons and getting to Jeri
Preá, next to Jericoacoara, is where Jeri's kiters ride. High season runs from July to February with side-onshore wind of 20 to 30 knots, and lagoons nearby for flat water.
Preá is a strong choice for kitesurf from December to February. IKSURFMAG puts its high season from July through February, with side-onshore wind of 20 to 30 knots most days. It suits all levels, and it is where kiters from Jericoacoara ride, because kites are banned on Jeri’s main beach.
Facts as of November 2026, from the sources listed at the end of this page.
What is kitesurfing in Preá like?
The beach faces open ocean, so expect chop and some waves breaking near the shore (MACkite). The wind is side-onshore. MACkite reports 16 to 35 knots on the beaches of Preá, and IKSURFMAG 20 to 30 knots daily in season. Both rate the spot for all levels, and windsurf is practised here too.
For flat water, the lagoons at Guriú and Tatajuba are nearby.
How windy is Preá from December to February?
Kite Jungle counts 30 days with 4 Bft (about 12 knots) or more in December, 26 in January and 19 in February. Its monthly average wind is 12 knots in December, 10 in January and 9 in February.
Windfinder’s yearly average for Preá is about 8 knots from the east, but that covers every hour of 2018 and 2019, nights included.
Is February still windy?
It is the weakest of the three months. IKSURFMAG still lists February among the windiest months, while Diário do Nordeste ends the season in mid-January and Kite Jungle’s count drops to 19 windy days. December is the safest bet; in February, bring a bigger kite and allow for a few light days.
What should you watch out for?
- MACkite warns of boats, rocks and buildings near the beach. Pick your launch with room downwind.
- The sand road is poorly signed, according to IKSURFMAG, and there is no public lighting, so avoid driving it at night.
- Only 4x4s and buggies can cross the dunes to Jericoacoara.
How do you get there?
The nearest airport is Jericoacoara (JJD) in Cruz, about 30 minutes by car. From Fortaleza (FOR) it is about 270 km, roughly 4 hours (IKSURFMAG). If you are touring the coast, Icaraizinho de Amontada lies to the east, towards Fortaleza, and Barra Grande lies further west. See the kitesurf page for what Waterspeed records on a session.
How windy is Preá 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preá | 76% | 30% | 15% | 9.7 kn | ENE |
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 Preá 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 in Preá?
IKSURFMAG gives July through February, with January, February and July to December as the windiest months.
Is Preá good for beginners?
Yes. IKSURFMAG and MACkite rate it for all levels, and the nearby lagoons have flat water.
Which airport is closest to Preá?
Jericoacoara airport (JJD) in Cruz, about 30 minutes by car. Fortaleza is about 4 hours away.