Wind-Power Plant (Ceará)
- Freeride, Wave
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Chop, Small waves
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
This spot is accessed upwind of the wind-power plant between Taiba and Paracuru by driving along the beach and parking on sand. Access is only practical with a 4x4 or beach buggy, so plan for remoteness. In the water, hazards reported for this exact spot include reefs and stakes, so intermediate riders should be prepared for navigation challenges in shallow chop. Conditions vary with water level: sources describe shallow water that can become flatter lagoon-like areas at low tide, while higher tide shifts the scene toward open-sea chop and small waves. Wind is consistently in the NE to SE sector, and peak riding months are July through December, with particularly strong consistency described for that period. On-site services are minimal: there are no facilities reported directly at the beach. Visitors should bring their own supplies and consider a phone and water for safety. No lifeguards or formal rescue were reported for the spot.
- Reliable NE–SE winds from July to December
- Big, open sandy area for launching and landing
- Shallow-chop water with small-to-medium wave activity
- Very large sandy launch/landing area
- Clean water and a shallow-chop setup with small-to-medium waves
- Reliable NE–SE winds in the main season
- Remote access that requires a 4x4 or buggy
- Reefs and stakes in the water
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
- Wind Range
- 18–30 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade-wind driven; also described as thermally reinforced during the day.
- Reliability
- Extremely high during the peak season from July to December.
- Gust Factor
- Steady
- Best Months
- July, August, September, October, November, December
- Shadow Zones
- Minor turbulence can occur directly downwind of turbine structures on the beach.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Small waves
- Beach
- Sand
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Small to medium waves are reported across different sources and water levels.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Shallow chop is a defining condition.
- Launch
- Big — Extremely spacious sandy beach; setup space for launching and landing.
Through the year
Generally quiet and uncrowded due to difficult access.
February to May is the primary rainy season.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A shallow, choppy kitesurfing area with small-to-medium waves. At low tide it can form flatter lagoon areas behind sandbanks; at higher tide it turns into more open-sea chop/small waves. Designed for downwinders and freeriding, with intermediate-level focus due to underwater hazards.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–10 m²
Suitable when the water is deep enough over the reefs; the steadier wind supports foiling.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes
- Min Depth
- 1.0 meter
- Wing Sizes
- 3–5 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) in the full forecast view.
Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 8–17 ktsGusts 30 kts
- Direction
- E90°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2417 kts
- Windy days
- 6/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.3 m6s period
- Temperature
- 26–31 °C
Over the next 7 days, Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) is forecast for daytime winds of 8–17 kts, peaking around 17 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 30 kts. The prevailing direction is E. Waves run 0.8–1.3 m with a period of about 6s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Reefs
- Stakes
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported for this spot.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Paracuru or São Gonçalo do Amarante; in Brazil, general emergency number is 192 (SAMU) or 193 (Fire Department/Rescue).
Rules of the spot
Standard right-of-way rules apply; no specific local regulations were identified.
- Access only via the beach or sandy tracks requiring a 4x4 vehicle or buggy.
- Carry a phone and plenty of water as this is a remote stretch of coast.
- Only attempt access with a 4x4 or beach buggy.
- Often used as a midpoint for downwinders between Taiba and Paracuru.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Paracuru or Taiba
- Nearest Town
- Paracuru
- Parking
- Parking directly on the beach; ensure vehicles are parked above the high-tide line.
- Access
- Upwind of the wind-power plant between Taiba and Paracuru; drive on the beach and park there. Access requires a 4x4 or buggy.
- Cost Level
- Budget
- Local Language
- Portuguese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Guesthouses and hotels in nearby Taiba or Paracuru.
- Food & Drink
- No food or drink available on-site; bring supplies.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental available in nearby Paracuru or Taiba.
- Gear Storage
- No storage available at the spot.
- Gear Repair
- Repair is available in nearby Paracuru.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Wind-Power Plant (Ceará)?
The best overall months at Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) are July, August, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Wind-Power Plant (Ceará)?
Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) works with NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Wind-Power Plant (Ceará)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Wind-Power Plant (Ceará): Kitesurfing: 7–10 m² · Wingfoiling: 3–5 m². The typical wind range is 18–30 kts.
What skill level is Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) suitable for?
Wind-Power Plant (Ceará) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate.