Preá, Brazil » spot info

For some it's the Samba, for others it's the surfing

The spot in Preá
Skyriders opened a kitesurfing centre in Preá in summer 2007. The kite centre has been in existence since 2002, and has been managed by Patricia and Marcio, the owners of the hotel Vila Bela Vista. Now, the former kite club Preá has become a Skyriders centre under the professional direction of Marko Berger and his team. It is located directly on the long, fine-grained sandy beach in front of the hotel Vila Preá. Here the heart of the centre is located: two wooden buildings with reception, storage and nice changing and sanitary facilities. Directly on the beach you can find a "Baracca", a small hut, equipped with hammocks and a beach bar, where snacks, delicious sandwiches, fresh juices and coffee and cake are on offer. Here you can relax and refill your energy tanks while looking at the beautiful beach of Preá or watching other kiters on the water. Afterwards you shouldn't miss a guided downwinder – an unforgettable experience for every kitesurfer.

Wind and waves
The average windspeed reaches 15-30 knots from June through January! We recommend kite sizes between 8 and 12 square meters. There are a handful light wind days in December January and June, where you could also use a 16 sqm kite.

Waves are affected by the wind swell and moon phase. Full moon genarally brings the best swell. The biggest waves reach 2 metres. Low tide brings the flattest water conditions.

Windsurfing in Prea
And what about windsurfing in Preá? From July until January the average wind force is 5-6 Beaufort with strong and steady winds. A long, broad beach with a sandy bottom and side shore wind from the right makes Preá not only perfect for kitesurfing but also for windsurfing. Due to these ideal conditions and the great demand, Club Mistral offers windsurfing tuition (only private lessons) and rental of Mistral boards and North sails.

Huge variety
The area around Preá offers even more. There is a wide range of excursions such as buggy tours to nearby lagoons, small villages and dunes. In Jericoacoara you can find a lot of restaurants, beach bars and a diverse night life in great atmosphere. In the evenings you can watch "Capoeira" on the beach and enjoy the atmosphere having a caipirinha.