Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
5%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.4kts
Avg Wind
year-round
26°
Avg Temp
feels 30°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Jaguaribe/Upolu is a developed beach break located along Brazil's Atlantic coast near Salvador. The spot features a northeast-facing sandy beach with organized residential and commercial zones immediately inland. The relatively straight coastline provides consistent side-shore wind conditions from the northwest to southwest quadrant. Water conditions are generally mild with low average wave heights (1.36m) and weak wind reliability (4.6%), making this suitable primarily for beginner to early intermediate kiters. The spot experiences warm tropical waters (26.2°C average) year-round. Primary concerns include urban beach management with designated swimming areas, limited fetch distance creating smaller wave development, and periodic crowding during tourist seasons. Infrastructure including seawalls and jetties may restrict water access and landing zones. Best conditions occur during seasonal wind shifts, though consistent thermal sea breezes provide marginal riding opportunities. The spot functions as an urban-accessible teaching beach rather than a dedicated watersports venue.
Hazards & Safety
Urban infrastructure near shore limits landing zones
Beach patrol and swimmer traffic during peak hours
Varying sand bottom with potential shallow patches
Jetties and seawalls visible in coastal development
Low wave energy requiring specific wind conditions
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
27°C
Avg Water Temp
1.4m
Avg Waves
🏄 Waves
Typical Conditions
🏊 Shorty
Typical Wetsuit
Proper waves for wave riding
Wind Characteristics
SEDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
5%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
8%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
8%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
1%
6kts
28°feels 32°
27°
PM
~14d
Feb
0%
5kts
28°feels 32°
28°
Eve
~18d
Mar
0%
5kts
27°feels 32°
Monthly Water Conditions
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