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A stunning flat water river mouth in a beautiful remote setting

Barra Do Cunhau (pipa) kitesurfing holidays, with the Brazil experts.

.Barra do Cunhaú (close to Pipa) is one of the best kitesurfing locations in Brazil, yet it remains a hidden gem that is little known outside Latin America.

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A stunning flat water river mouth in a beautiful remote setting Small luxury hotel and lots of activities on and off the water A hidden gem, little known outside Latin America
When to go

The Barra Do Cunhau (pipa) season at a glance

The strongest, most reliable kitesurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.

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Why you'll love Barra Do Cunhau (pipa)

Why you'll love kitesurfing in Barra Do Cunhau (Pipa)!

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Barra do Cunhaú (close to Pipa) is one of the best kitesurfing locations in Brazil, yet it remains a hidden gem that is little known outside Latin America. Tucked away on the north east coast in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, this small fishing village has everything a kitesurfer dreams of but without the crowds that gather at more famous spots. Wide golden beaches, steady trade winds and calm flat water lagoons sit side by side with gentle wave breaks, creating an incredible natural playground that suits every riding style. The atmosphere is laid back and unspoilt, with coconut groves, small beach huts and a warm local community that has not yet been touched by mass tourism. For anyone looking to experience authentic Brazil alongside world-class conditions on the water, Barra do Cunhaú is a remarkable find.

The best time to visit is from August through to February, when the winds blow almost every day. From August to November, the wind is at its strongest (20-30 knots). From December to February the winds tend to be lighter, although very consistent day to day, so this period is very good for Kitefoiling. Wingfoiling, and learning to Kitesurf (especially for kids). You can ride from morning until evening with hardly a pause, making it one of the most reliable places in the country for long kitesurf sessions.

Off the water, there are a lot of other activities. A river SUP of canoe trip along the Curimataú River passes through lush mangroves full of birdlife. The nearby town of Canguaretama shows you local markets and everyday Brazilian life. A 30-minute bike ride takes you to Pipa, a lively town known for its cliffs, restaurants and dolphin watching. Other highlights include Chapadão, a dramatic red cliff overlooking the ocean, and Praia do Amor, a heart-shaped beach that is one of the most photographed in the region.




What makes Barra do Cunhaú truly special is how under the radar it still feels. Outside Latin America, very few travellers have heard of it, yet it offers some of the best and most consistent kitesurf conditions in Brazil. It combines the thrill of steady wind and diverse water conditions with the charm of an untouched coastal village. For kite surfers who want more than just a busy beach and who are searching for something genuine, peaceful and exceptional, Barra do Cunhaú is an incredible hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.
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Combine your Barra Do Cunhau (pipa) stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.

Suggested tour Remote lagoons of Brazil

Remote lagoons of Brazil

From £1,750 pp

This tour takes you well off the beaten track, up the wild north-east coast in your own 4x4 — part tarmac, part sand — to three of the country's best and least-visited flat-water spots. You start on the huge, glassy lagoon at Ilha do Guajiru, riding whatever the tide is doing. Then you push on to Barra dos Remédios, wild and remote, where a small lodge sits right by a river mouth and the only traffic is the wind. You finish at Tatajuba, one of the largest river-mouth lagoons in Brazil, where we time your sessions to the tides so you're on the water when it's firing. Empty spots, warm water, big skies, and riding you'll still be talking about years later — with the driving, the logistics and the tides all handled for you. And it's a suggested itinerary, not a fixed one: we'll tailor every part of it — budget, duration, how far you go and the standard of lodge — around exactly what you're after.

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Suggested tour Northern Brazil on a budget

Northern Brazil on a budget

From £1,485 pp

Experience some of the very best kitesurfing Northern Brazil has to offer—without the luxury price tag. This carefully designed journey combines three outstanding locations with comfortable, characterful properties personally inspected and selected by our Brazil specialists. Although the accommodation sits at the more affordable end of our portfolio, there is no major compromise on quality, location or experience. With private transfers throughout, superb wind conditions and a brilliant mix of lagoons, ocean riding and downwinders, this is Northern Brazil done properly on a sensible budget. The suggested itinerary covers 13 days across Cumbuco, Ilha do Guajiru and Preá.

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Suggested tour Best of Northern Brazil - Luxury

Best of Northern Brazil - Luxury

From £3,590 pp

A luxury kitesurfing journey along Brazil’s northern coast, combining remote, wind-perfect locations with high-end boutique stays. Travelling by 4x4 along beaches and dunes, the trip links a series of uncrowded flat-water lagoons and ocean spots, with seamless logistics and optional guided downwinders. It blends raw, off-the-grid adventure with comfort and carefully selected luxury throughout.

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Suggested tour Pantanal + Amazon + Beach

Pantanal + Amazon + Beach

From £4,000 pp

If you want to experience the very best of Brazil’s wildlife and natural landscapes, combining the Pantanal with the Amazon is an ideal choice. The Pantanal is the country’s top location for spotting jaguars, while the Amazon offers an extraordinary immersion into the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Spending around three nights in each region gives you enough time to enjoy their highlights, with the necessary overnight stops in Manaus on either side of your Amazon tour. After exploring the inland wilderness, we can take you to one of several windy coastal areas in northern Brazil. For this itinerary, we recommend Icaraizinho, a charming seaside village that offers excellent Wingfoiling, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing all in one easy, relaxed location.

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Suggested tour Gostoso + Barra Do Cunhau + Fernando de Noronhaa + Rio

Gostoso + Barra Do Cunhau + Fernando de Noronhaa + Rio

From £4,000 pp

This exceptional suggested tour combines Gostoso Windsurf, Kitesurf and Wingfoil resort (or any of our coastal resorts) with a few days on the little-known Fernando de Noronha island (a protected volcanic archipelago of 21 islands and islets off the northeastern coast of Brazil) and the iconic city of Rio.

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Suggested tour lha do Guajiru Lagoon PLUS Prea

lha do Guajiru Lagoon PLUS Prea

From £1,950 pp

If you only have 10 days and want to keep your Brazil itinerary relatively simple, this tour combines some of the best flat water kite lagoons of Isle De Guajiru with the vibrant Prea resort, just 1 hour away.

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Suggested tour Wild North Kite Adventure

Wild North Kite Adventure

From £2,500 pp

This unusual and unique tour takes you to Brazil's wild and beautiful North. As you move North along the coast of Ceara state, where the better-known kitesurf resorts are (such as Prea and Jericoacoara), and into Piaui and Maranhao States, the infrastructure becomes more scarce, and the coastline becomes wild. Travelling in this area typically involved 4x4 driving along wild deserted beaches, traversing estuaries and taking small, locally run make-shift ferry crossings. Travelling becomes more of an experience and less of something to endure. The kitesurfing in this area is uncrowded and breathtaking! It is some of the most dramatic and extraordinary kiting on the Planet. 

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Suggested tour Best of Brazil Kitesurf Lagoons

Best of Brazil Kitesurf Lagoons

From £1,650 pp

Brazil is generally considered the overall best kitesurf destination in the world in terms of wind reliability and a variety of conditions. Brazil is especially known for its stunning flat water lagoons, which are truly exceptional. This tour is focused on experiencing the 3 best kitesurf lagoons in Brazil in one epic adventure. This is a suggested tour that can be tailored to your individual requirements, so we can amend duration, as well as add or remove different locations and hotels. Please call and speak to a Brazil kitesurf expert in the first instance. Nobody knows Brazil as well as us!

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Suggested tour Amazon Rainforest plus Ceara kite resorts

Amazon Rainforest plus Ceara kite resorts

From £2,950 pp

A visit to Brazil is not complete without seeing the Amazon. This tour combines a 3-night visit to the Brazilian Amazon with 2 of our favourite kite spots in the North East. 

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Recommended hotels in Barra Do Cunhau (pipa)

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★★★★ 4* Filho do Vento, Barra Do Cunhau (pipa) Call for best price

Filho do Vento

  • Small luxury boutique hotel right on the spot
  • Great food and service, with excellent rooms
  • Wingfoil and Kitesurf school inside the hotel
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