Fontes

Praia das Fontes (Fontes) on the Beberibe Coast is a scenic, low-profile kitesurfing beach backed by striking red cliffs and right alongside freshwater springs. The water is typically cloudy, and wave conditions are generally small—often making it well-suited to riders looking for freeride and wave options rather than heavy shorebreak. Wind is the main attraction: Southeast trade winds blow most reliably from the East to Southeast (E, ESE, SE). The strongest period runs from July through December, with good daily consistency during this window and typical session wind reported in the high-teens up to around the high-20s in knots. Because the cliffs can alter airflow close to shore, riders are advised to keep some distance from the cliff line for cleaner, less turbulent wind. Beach launch conditions are largely shaped by tides. The launch area is described as a wide sandy beach with space at low to mid tide, while higher tide can make the beach narrower and more technical for setup and landings. Currents are reported as a moderate lateral drift that follows the wind direction, which can affect how you plan your line and landing zone. For other board sports, windsurfing and wingfoiling are possible (but less emphasized than kitesurfing), while surfing is described as a beach break that tends to be chopped by onshore/side-onshore trade winds later in the morning. Overall, this is a warm-water, wind-driven spot where planning for cliff turbulence and tide-related beach width is key to comfortable sessions.