Lagoa dos Patos (Itarema)

Lagoa dos Patos (Itarema) is a lagoon kite spot near Itarema built around extremely flat, shallow water and crystal-clear visibility—conditions that make it especially friendly for freestyle progression. Wind is strongly trade-wind dominated, with the most favorable directions reported as NE, ENE, and E, and the better months clustering from July through December, with January also included in one seasonal dataset. Operationally, setup space is usually best toward the downwind end of the lagoon. Access is commonly described as either reaching the area via the small village with a normal car or driving across dunes/river approaches with a 4x4; parking is generally informal directly near the launch areas. The lagoon’s shallow nature means you should plan carefully for water depth changes and bottom obstacles near the edges. Water conditions are described as shallow and flat, but with specific hazards around muddy patches and possible submerged vegetation/stumps near lagoon edges. Because depth can vary (including shrinking later in the dry season), local checking of current water levels is recommended before committing to a launch, particularly if you’re visiting near the end of the dry period. Overall, it’s presented as a well-known freestyle playground with steady wind and clean flow across most of the lagoon. Rescue coverage is described as limited, and lifeguards are not indicated, so you should rely on standard kite safety practices and the support available from local kite setups.