Wind in Cumbuco

How to read the Cumbuco forecast

The daily cycle in Cumbuco is pronounced and the forecast usually gets it right: light morning, wind filling in late morning, peak from mid to late afternoon. If the model shows 12 knots at 9am and 24 at 3pm, that is not uncertainty — it is the normal thermal reinforcement. Plan the session for the afternoon and use the morning for the lagoon, which is glassy before the crowd.

The number that matters here is the average between noon and 5pm, not the isolated peak. Because this is reinforced trade wind, the gap between steady wind and gusts is usually small — if the forecast shows gusts 10 knots above the average, be suspicious: that often means a squall passing, and it is worth waiting half an hour on the sand.

What the model cannot see

Cauípe lagoon sits 7 km away and the global model does not tell the two apart. In practice the lagoon runs slightly lighter than the beach because of the dunes — count a few knots less than the number on this page.

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

Frequently asked

When is the wind season in Cumbuco?

The season in Cumbuco runs august to december, averaging 20–28 knots.

Is Cumbuco good for beginners?

It is arguably the best place in Brazil to learn. Wind is steady and predictable, the water is warm, the sea is shallow near shore, the lagoon gives you flat water for first rides, and the density of schools keeps lesson prices competitive.