Barra Grande (Cajueiro da Praia)

Barra Grande (Cajueiro da Praia) is a remote, fisher-village style spot built around very consistent trade winds from the east to ESE. The wind season centers on July through February, with particularly strong rideable conditions in September through November (described as near 100% wind and/or more than 90% rideable days). Sessions are commonly kite-focused: riders can find freeride and freestyle opportunities when conditions are flatter, while higher tides tend to bring more chop and small wave activity that can suit wave riding and bigger-air progression. Typical wind speeds are described around 18–30 knots, with occasional higher gusts. Many riders also consider a downwind route toward Macapá a core attraction, but currents can be stronger where the river meets the sea. Water depth and bottom hazards are a central safety consideration. The area is shallow enough that the seabed and hazards can change quickly with tide level: reefs may be exposed at low tide, and wooden fishing traps (currais de pesca) can be submerged and hard to see in chop. Ray/stingray risk is specifically noted for shallow, warm-water walking, and launch areas can get crowded during peak months. For wingfoiling, the sandy bottom is favorable for impacts, but riders must respect tide height and manage enough clearance over sandbars. Windsurfing is possible but is generally described as less popular; it’s most suitable for freeride/freestyle (and potentially windfoil) when the chop is lower, often earlier in the day or around mid-tide.