Kite-surf Barra da Tijuca

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents Water quality: Clean Infos: Open ocean water, usually small chop, sometimes big chop and sometimes real left breaking waves, it depends on the swell. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: The beach looks perfect. Clear and soft sand, very large space to launch and land, some grass to setup your kite, nice crew support and rescue boat. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: January, February, July, November, December Weather specificities: The air and water temperatures are most of the year pretty warm, during the winter is necessary to wear a wetsuit. The best season is September till December, but is possible to kite all year. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Often wind direction is East/Northeast, the best for the spot, 3 to 4 days a week at the best season. Other times we have Southwest wind with big swells, North offshore wind and raining South wind. Normally 10-15 knots, sometimes 15-25 knots, rarely 25-35 knots. Best months: January, February, August, September, October, November Access description: by Car, Train - From the airport to the spot (Barra da Tijuca) by car takes 40 min and by bus 1 hour and 30 min. From the airport: go to the Red Road until the Ayrton Senna Road at the end on a beach made the U turn to east. Go close to the big Mountain Gavea. Specific rules: Zones Extra: Restriction is based on kiting only in front of the spot, rules are the basic of kiting on waves and crowded places. Nightlife: Great nightlife in Rio. Accommodations: School, Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking