Iberostar (Mata de São João)

This spot is a resort-front beach area on the Mata de São João coast, described as having clean medium-wave coastal conditions over a sandy bottom. The launch area is generally spacious, but can be narrow at high tide, and the water is reported to deepen quickly beyond the shore break. Water temperature is warm year-round, commonly in the mid- to high-20s °C range. Wind is dominated by East to Northeast trade winds, often reinforced by afternoon sea-breeze/thermal effects. The most reliable months are reported as September through January/February, with typical wind strength around the mid-teens up to low-20s knots. Wind direction is consistently reported from the NE through E to SE, aligning well with kitesurfing demand for freeride and wave riding. For kitesurfing, the spot is described as offering freeride plus wave options, with open-ocean exposure supporting more consistent wave riding—particularly when Southeast components are present. Riders are described as intermediate on average, and commonly used kite sizes are reported around roughly 9 to 12 m² for average conditions. For surfing, a fast right-hand hollow break is described (best with SE swell and mid tide), but the typical NE trade-wind pattern is noted as not ideal for surfing. Safety considerations include shore break impacts, side-shore currents, and occasional submerged reef patches at low tide, plus resort-related beach furniture near the shoreline. It’s recommended to check tide timing because the usable beach width can reduce at high tide, and beginners should be cautious navigating the shore break while kite surfing.