Kitesurfing Tatajuba.
A short buggy ride up the dunes from Jericoacoara, Tatajuba is a lagoon hidden behind a wall of moving sand — one of the most dramatic settings on the whole coast, and a regular waypoint for riders running downwinders in either direction between Jeri and Preá.
Tatajuba, right now
Live from the same signal the AYON Wind app reads.
How the wind works
Tatajuba reads the same E/ENE trade wind as Jericoacoara and Preá, funneled across the dune field into a lagoon that's often flatter and less crowded than either. The dunes themselves can throw gusty, disturbed air close to their base — most of the usable lagoon sits clear of that effect.
Best season
Roughly July through December, matching the Jericoacoara/Preá window.
Conditions by level
The lagoon's flat sections are forgiving and quiet, though this is a remote spot — arriving with a school or an experienced friend beats learning solo out here.
Flat water plus steady trade wind makes for excellent progression sessions, with the dune landscape making every session feel like a small expedition.
A natural stop on the longer downwind circuit north of Jeri — big mileage, big scenery, and genuinely remote terrain between here and the next village.
Watch out for
- Gusty, disturbed air close to the base of the dunes — stay out toward the open lagoon on strong days.
- Access is by 4×4 buggy over sand; confirm your return transport before you rig.
- This is remote — limited services, few other riders, and no quick help if something goes wrong.
- Lagoon depth and shape shift with the tide, same as everywhere on this coast — check before you commit to a route.
Getting there
A 30–45 minute buggy ride from Jericoacoara over the dunes — arranged locally, not a self-drive route. Most riders visit as a day trip from Jeri or as a stop on a longer downwind run.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Tatajuba?
A 30–45 minute 4×4 buggy ride from Jericoacoara over the dunes, arranged locally — not a self-drive route. Most riders visit as a day trip from Jeri or as a stop on a longer downwind run.
Is Tatajuba good for beginners?
The lagoon's flat sections are forgiving and quiet, but this is a remote spot with limited services and few other riders. Arriving with a school or an experienced friend beats learning solo out here.
What should I watch out for at Tatajuba?
Gusty, disturbed air close to the base of the dunes — stay out toward the open lagoon on strong days. Also confirm your return transport before you rig, since access is by arranged buggy.
Take AYON Wind with you.
Live wind, gusts, and direction for every spot in this guide — plus route intelligence for the downwinders. Built by riders who call this coast home.