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Vibrant South American atmosphere

Cumbuco kitesurfing holidays, with the Brazil experts.

Cumbuco Kitesurf Holidays OverviewThe once-little fishing village of Cumbuco is around just 30 minutes journey North of Fortaleza airport in the North Eastern state Ceara, Brazil.

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The Cumbuco 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 Cumbuco

Why you'll love kitesurfing in Cumbuco!

Cumbuco Kitesurf Holidays Overview

The once-little fishing village of Cumbuco is around just 30 minutes journey North of Fortaleza airport in the North Eastern state Ceara, Brazil. From the months of June to January this part of Brazil has to be one of the windiest places on the Planet! Combined with some of the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet, and a vibrant South American atmosphere, Cumbuco makes for a Kitesurfing Holiday of a lifetime.

PLANET first visited this area about 20 years ago on a research trip along the entire Northern Coastline from Fortaleza right up to Jericoacoara. At that time Cumbuco was a relatively little-known quiet spot. Since then the word has got around about what an astounding place this is and so the resort has become one of the best known kitesurf resorts in Brazil. On a more recent visit we have found a range of new, very good accommodations, the best in Cumbuco (we went to see every hotel!). Cumbuco is best suited to those looking for a very sociable and fun kitesurf holiday with some amazing conditions for all levels; from total beginner through to those looking for small waves. For bigger waves it is better to head further North (ask us about this if you are advanced rider).

As with all of our resorts it is always best to speak with us, we are Brazil experts and know this region very well. It is very important to get the right accommodation and location for your budget and level - when booking with Planet Kitesurf Holidays you can be assured of both. If you have a little longer we strongly recommend combining a kitesurf holiday to Cumbuco with one of the other kitesurf resorts and / or some other trips around Brazil - see our suggested tours below.

The Spot


Cumbuco: On one side of Cumbuco are big dunes and on the other flat sea, but the warm air radiating off the dunes builds the wind up - it‘s proper trade wind too. There is miles of flat wide beach to chose a spot to launch from so you shouldn’t get too crowded even if it seems like there are lots of people around town or the hotels.

Lagoa Cauipe: Situated 10km downwind (north) to Cumbuco the Lagoa Cauipe is a beautiful lagoon close to the sea. Flat water or waters, you choose. You need a buggy or a 4x4 to drive from Cumbuco to the lagoon if you want to use the “road beach”. With a normal car you can take the normal road. You can also make a nice downwind from Cumbuco.

The Wind In Cumbuco


From June to December North Eastern Brazil has some of the best wind in the planet with reliable 20 - 30 knots 80% of the days!!

Nightlife In Cumbuco

Cumbuco has some great nightlife and restaurtants all situated around the small centre. You can have a great time in Cumbuco on the weekends if you want or just have a relaxing meal in a small restaurant...all with a Brazilian smile. If you want a big night out then head to Fortaleza, here you have everything.


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Skill level match

How well Cumbuco suits each stage of your kitesurf journey.

Learn To Kitesurf 100%

Improver (not riding upwind) 90%

Independent kiter with storage 90%

Independent kiter 90%

Waves 40%

Our top suggested tailor-made tours

Kitesurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss

Combine your Cumbuco stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.

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 Cumbuco

We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the kitesurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.

★★★★★ 5* Carmel Cumbuco Hotel, Cumbuco From £181/night · bed and breakfast

Carmel Cumbuco Hotel

  • The only five star luxury boutique hotel in Cumbuco
  • Full resort facilities with spa and kids club
  • Located on one of the best beaches in Cumbuco
Family Honeymoon
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★★★★ 4* Mana Hotel Cumbuco, Cumbuco Call for best price

Mana Hotel Cumbuco

  • Luxury beach resort at the sort after South end of Cumbuco beach
  • Kitesurf straight in front, or take a trip to one of the lagoons
  • High standard suites, some with private pool.
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★★★ 3* Windtown Beach Hotel, Cumbuco From £68/night · bed & breakfast

Windtown Beach Hotel

  • A great location directly on the kitesurf beach
  • Quality and personalised service at competitive prices
  • Walking distance to the small Cumbuco centre
Going Solo
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★★★★ 4* Vila Coconut Hotel, Cumbuco From £65/night · bed & breakfast

Vila Coconut Hotel

  • A small kitesurf orientated beachfront hotel
  • Large well appointed rooms and excellent food
  • Enjoy kitesurfing just paces from the beach bar
Going Solo
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