Kite-surf Ponta da Pombeba

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Island, Lagoon Water type: Shallow, Flat Water hazards: None Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat and shallow water. Lots of space. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Clean and wonderful beach with sand. No obstacles, lots of space. An empty bay shaped like a horseshoe. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None 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 specificities: Often wind direction is East/Northeast, the best for this 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, rare 25-35 knots. This beach works in every wind direction. Access description: by Boat - You can only get there by boat. You have to go to Itacurua and rent a boat here. The road to Itacurua is Rio to Santos, about 40 minutes from downtown Rio de Janeiro by car. Specific rules: Time Extra: Ponta da Pombeba is a navy area but you are allowed to spend the day. Be nice to the navy to avoid problems. Nightlife: Go to Rio. Accommodations: Parking