Wind in Araruama

How to read the Araruama forecast

Unlike the northeast, there is no guaranteed daily cycle here: wind arrives with passing systems, meaning full days alternate with dead ones. Reading the forecast stops being a refinement and becomes what decides whether the two-hour drive is worth it.

Look three or four days ahead, not just today. The typical pattern is a northeast wind filling in during the afternoon in spring and summer — if the forecast shows it building from 1pm, that is the signal. A light morning here usually stays light.

What the model cannot see

The lagoon covers 220 km² and wind varies considerably from one shore to the other. The point on this page is a reference; it is worth confirming with someone at the launch before leaving Rio.

For logistics, lodging and schools, see the full Araruama guide.

Frequently asked

When is the wind season in Araruama?

The season in Araruama runs september to march, averaging 14–22 knots.

Can you kitesurf near Rio de Janeiro?

Yes, and Araruama is where it happens. The lagoon is shallow and flat, which makes the first days much easier, and it sits about two hours from the city. The limitation is consistency: the wind does not show up daily as it does in the northeast.