Downwind in Ceará: best sections and how to do it safely
Best-known downwinds in Ceará: Preá → Jeri, Jeri → Guriú and Cumbuco → Taíba, with required level, support and safety tips.
Downwind means riding with the wind, starting at one spot and finishing at another, instead of going back and forth on the same beach. Ceará’s coast is straight with steady side wind during the season — one of the world’s best scenarios for this.
Who it’s for
Downwind is for experienced riders: you need to ride autonomously, control the kite well, come back against the wind and know what to do if something goes wrong far from shore. If you’re still learning, focus on lessons first. Read our beginner’s guide.
Most popular sections
Preá → Jericoacoara
The classic Jeri-area downwind. Start at Preá and ride to Jericoacoara beach, with the village and dunes on the horizon. See the Jericoacoara and Preá guide.
Jericoacoara → Guriú
From the village heading west to Guriú, near the river mouth. A wilder section with few riders in the water. If you want to go further, keep going to Tatajuba.
Cumbuco → Taíba
From Cumbuco heading to Taíba, along Fortaleza’s west coast. A great option if you’re based near the capital.
How to do it safely
- Never go alone. Ride in a group and ideally with an instructor.
- Ground support. A 4x4 following on the sand carries your stuff, helps if something goes wrong and gets you back at the end.
- Check wind and tide before you start. Strong onshore wind is dangerous.
- Check your gear: lines, bar and safety system.
- Agree on waypoints with your group and the support driver.
How much it costs
Prices vary a lot depending on distance, group size and type of support. In Jericoacoara, for example, the school we recommend charges per rider about three lesson-hours worth, with instructor and 4x4 included. See offers at the end of each page.
