Kitesurfing Preá.
Fifteen minutes from Jericoacoara but a different pace entirely, Preá is where a lot of Jeri regulars actually stay — a fishing village with flatter water, fewer crowds, and the same relentless wind, plus a front-row seat to one of Ceará's most popular downwinders.
Preá, right now
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How the wind works
Preá sits on the same stretch of coast as Jericoacoara and reads the same E to ENE trades, reinforced by a strong daily thermal in season. The bay here tends to be a touch flatter and less crowded than Jeri's main beach, with the wind just as reliable.
Best season
Roughly July through December, matching Jericoacoara's window — strong, steady trades through the dry season.
Conditions by level
Flatter, quieter water than Jeri's main beach makes this a solid place to learn, provided you respect that the wind still runs strong most afternoons.
Steady side-shore wind and open bay space for boosting and progression — and the Preá → Jericoacoara downwinder is right at your feet when you're ready.
Use Preá as a downwind base in both directions — toward Jeri on the classic 12 km leg, or further up the coast toward Tatajuba and Guajiru.
Watch out for
- The wind is genuinely strong most afternoons — pack smaller than your home-spot instinct suggests.
- Beach and lagoon shape shift with the tide; check timing before a flat-water session.
- Downwind legs toward Jeri or Tatajuba cover real distance — confirm your pickup before launching.
- Fewer schools than Jeri itself — lessons are available but book ahead in peak season.
Getting there
Fly into Jericoacoara (JJD) or Fortaleza; Preá is a short transfer from either — closer to the airport than Jeri's village center, which is why many riders base here.
Frequently asked questions
Should I stay in Preá or Jericoacoara?
Many Jeri regulars actually stay in Preá — it is quieter, has flatter water, fewer crowds, and sits closer to the airport (JJD) than Jeri's village center. Jericoacoara has more nightlife and more schools.
How far is Preá from Jericoacoara?
About fifteen minutes by road. The two are also linked by one of Ceará's most popular downwinders — the 12 km Preá → Jericoacoara leg.
Is Preá good for beginners?
Yes, with a caveat. The water is flatter and quieter than Jeri's main beach, which helps — but the wind still runs strong most afternoons, so lessons and a morning session are the easier way in.
What downwinders start from Preá?
The classic is Preá → Jericoacoara, 12 km on the E/ENE trades, roughly an hour. Preá also works as a base for longer legs up the coast toward Tatajuba and Guajiru.
Take AYON Wind with you.
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