Ponta do Muta (Maraú)

Ponta do Muta (Maraú) is a small, sand beach spot with very clear water, offering mostly flat to choppy conditions plus small waves around the point. In practice, riders can find flatter water closer in and more chop/small wave action toward the outside of the point. Wind is dominated by trade-wind flow with a strong NE component. The most favorable months are typically September through December, with good conditions also in January and February. Reported typical winds are roughly 10–25 knots, and spring/summer winds are described as high reliability. Afternoon thermal sea breezes can reinforce the trades. From a safety perspective, the key issue is reef and coral at/near the very tip of the point and around shallow areas—these hazards are especially relevant at low tide. The beach can also get busy around sunset, so swimmers increase the risk; session timing and keeping distance from swimmers are important. Launch and landing should be done in designated sandy areas. Kitesurfing is the primary sport here, with styles reported across freeride, wave, and foil, and with commonly cited kite sizes around 9–12 m². Wingfoiling is also supported by quick access to deeper water and a generally flat-to-choppy surface, while windsurfing is described as suitable for freeride/foil though it’s less common than kitesurfing.