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Amores, Brazil

Florianopolis, Brazil

Beginner Ocean Flat Water Ocean

About Amores, Brazil

Flat water and sandy launches make Amores ideal for beginners, but wind is scarce—only 53 rideable days per year. Book October to January.

Avg wind

5.3 kts

Windy days/yr

52.7

Monthly wind profile

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.

Best months

JanOctNovDec

Wind directions

SSESEWSWNW

Amenities

Beach facilities and local restaurants in nearby Florianopolis areaKitesurfing schools and equipment rental shops catering to beginnersParking and beach access infrastructure typical of developed Brazilian beach destinations

Hazards

Shallow flat water near shore with potential for sudden depth changes and sandbarsLow average wind speeds (5.3 kts) requiring patience and selective session timingOccasional strong thermal winds from westerly directions can create gusty, unpredictable conditionsLimited windy days annually (52.7) means weather windows are precious—check forecasts carefully

Launch notes

Launching is easiest during SSE, SE, and W wind directions. Flat water makes for ideal beginner conditions—use the sandy beach to safely launch and land your kite.

Gear & clothing

Gear · Bring a 17-19m kite to maximize light-wind sessions; a directional beginner board or small wave board works best in flat conditions. Consider a larger kite than you'd normally use given the 5.3 kt average.

Clothing · A 3/2mm wetsuit is suitable year-round; water temperatures in Florianopolis range 18-25°C depending on season. Summer months (Jan, Dec) require minimal protection, while winter (Jun-Aug) needs thicker suits.

Crowd & etiquette

Respect other water users in this populated Florianopolis area and yield to swimmers and boats. Session sharing is important given limited windy days—be considerate with space.

Additional notes

Best winds occur Oct-Dec and January—plan visits around these months for consistent sessions. This is an excellent beginner spot due to flat water and low-wind forgiveness, though you'll need patience and flexibility with scheduling.

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