Barra Grande · Brazil
Macapa, Brazil
10kts
E · Windsaison
Flat-water launchpad in the Amazon Delta with 230 windy days a year. Tidal cycles run the show here—pick your timing right and stack sessions; miss it and you're dealing with exposed bars and currents.
- 10kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 230
- Windtage / Jahr
- E
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Fortaleza
- Koordinaten
- -2.9057, -41.4513
Monatliches Windprofil
Beste Windrichtungen
- E
- NE
- ENE
- ESE
- SE
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Strong tidal currents and river outflow from the Amazon Delta affecting water conditions
- Shallow areas and sandbars requiring careful navigation, especially at low tide
- Occasional debris and floating vegetation from river systems
- Intense equatorial sun exposure with minimal shade on beach
Was das für dich heißt
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Local beach restaurants and bars in Barra Grande village
- Basic accommodations and pousadas within walking distance
- Equipment rental shops catering to tourists
- Fresh water showers and beach facilities
Lokale Tipps
August through December offers the most consistent wind with 230 days annually—plan visits during these peak months. The Amazon Delta's unique ecosystem means water conditions vary significantly with tidal cycles; consult local guides about optimal launch windows.
Einstieg & Strand
The flat water and beginner-friendly conditions make launching straightforward from the beach. Light, consistent winds from the east-southeast provide excellent conditions, though you'll need to time sessions around tidal changes for optimal water depth and current management.
Lokale Regeln
Respect local fishing activities and avoid launch zones during peak fishing times. Keep aware of other water users and maintain clear communication with fellow kiters in the moderate wind season crowds.
Was anziehen
A thin 2-3mm rashguard or spring suit provides sun protection in the equatorial climate; water temperature stays warm year-round. High SPF sunscreen is essential given the intense tropical sun exposure.
Was einpacken
Kite-Größen
- 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
- Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn
Was anziehen (nach Klima)
- Im Wasser
- Boardshorts oder Bikini mit Rashguard oder UV-Shirt.
- An Land
- Leichte Baumwolle; Regenjacke einpacken, wenn die Saison in die Regenzeit fällt.
Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (tropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.
Vorfahrt & Verhalten
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
Macapá is concrete-ramp launching into shallow, flat water. No sand, no scenery—just reliable wind and workable conditions 230 days a year. The Amazon Delta doesn't care about aesthetics. You're here to clock hours in protected water, which means timing everything around the tidal cycle.
Wind & Conditions
August through December. East to southeast winds at 10 knots steady, with occasional gusts. This is stacking-sessions territory, not epic-blow territory. The tight window is the tradeoff for consistency.
Tide controls your launch. Low tide exposes sandbars and kills water depth. High tide opens it up. Plan around this—it's not optional. Local knowledge helps; ignoring tide timing doesn't.
The Water
Flat to choppy depending on stage. Strong tidal currents run through the delta. Debris and vegetation drift through periodically—nothing exotic, just real-world river conditions. Shallow zones dry at low tide, so your window is fixed. This spot punishes guessing and rewards watching the conditions first.
Who It's For
Beginners and intermediates wanting to pile progression hours in flat water without fighting the environment. Fast skill gain in protected conditions. Not a wave spot, not a freestyle lab—it's foundation building.
The Scene
Barra Grande (5km) has restaurants. Macapá has pousadas within walking distance, rental shops, and fresh water. The sun here is unforgiving with minimal beach shade—bring sun discipline. Parnaíba is an hour away if you need bigger-town resupply.
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