Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, Brazil
Jeri, as locals call it, is a remote beach village with legendary wind. Trade winds blow from the east almost daily, and the famous lake at the edge of town offers glassy flat water sessions.
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, December
Wind directions: E, SE
Water: Flat, Waves, Chop
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil
Local tips
The Lagoa Azul is the place for flat-water freestyle. The village is car-free — leave your vehicle at the entrance. Magic hour sunsets on the dune are not to be missed.