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Tatajuba
Tatajuba is one of Camocim municipality's three districts, a remote coconut-palm-dune coastal locality reached as a downwind extension beyond Jericoacoara. It pairs a flat, non-tidal inland lake (Lagoa da Torta) with choppier open ocean, and is known among Ceará kiters for some of the strongest, most reliable wind on the coast in a still largely undeveloped fishing-village setting.
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Wind
| best months |
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| season notes | Same Ceará trade-wind season, with a reputation among riders for particularly strong, steady wind even by regional standards. |
| avg knots | 20-30 |
| wind name | trade winds (brisa) |
| direction to shore | cross-shore over the lagoon; side-shore on the ocean beach |
| quality | steady |
| typical kite sizes | 7-10m |
Water
| type | flat non-tidal lagoon (Lagoa da Torta) plus choppy ocean |
|---|---|
| tides | The lagoon is not tide-affected, so it stays flat regardless of tide state, unlike the ocean side |
| standing depth | yes, in the lagoon |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | The non-tidal lagoon is a rare reliably-flat option good for beginners and freestyle any time of day, while the ocean side suits stronger riders. |
Launch & crowd
| busy months |
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|---|---|
| vibe | quiet, remote fishing-village atmosphere, dunes with coconut groves, far less developed than Jeri or Cumbuco |
Monthly wind statistics
Station: Camocim, Ceará (weatherspark modeled climatology) (Weatherspark (Cedar Lake Ventures, MERRA-2 reanalysis-modeled climatology), ~31 km) — Windfinder's page for the nearest named spot (Nova Tatajuba) states 'no statistic data available'. Nearest weatherspark climatology location is Camocim, ~31 km northwest. This is a fairly coarse proxy for a small, dune/lagoon-fringed spot -- treat as regional-scale only, not spot-specific.
| Month | Wind ≥4 Bft | Avg kn | Dir | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | —% | 9.6 | E | 28.9 | — |
| Feb | —% | 8.7 | E | 28.3 | — |
| Mar | —% | 7.8 | E | 27.8 | — |
| Apr | —% | 7.3 | E | 28.3 | — |
| May | —% | 8.2 | E | 28.3 | — |
| Jun | —% | 9.6 | E | 27.8 | — |
| Jul | —% | 10.8 | E | 27.8 | — |
| Aug | —% | 12.1 | E | 27.8 | — |
| Sep | —% | 13.1 | E | 27.8 | — |
| Oct | —% | 13.3 | E | 28.3 | — |
| Nov | —% | 12.9 | E | 28.9 | — |
| Dec | —% | 11.5 | E | 28.9 | — |
Hazards
- remote setting with limited infrastructure/rescue
- strong wind can be intimidating for newer riders on the ocean side
Travel basics
| getting there | Downwind or buggy trip from Jericoacoara (across a river crossing near Guriú) |
|---|---|
| no wind | Explore the dunes and coconut groves |
Nearby: Jericoacoara, Guriú, Praia do Preá
Sources: pt.wikipedia.org