Brazil · Rio de Janeiro
-23.03 | -43.49
Curvao is a spot located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, west of Rio de Janeiro. This section of ocean beach is popular among carioca kitesurfers for its NE and SW winds. The spot receives south swells and offers consistent wave conditions. The thermal NE wind strengthens in the afternoon. SW entries also bring strong wind. Suited to intermediate riders.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from August to November, peaking in October: 28 rideable days a month and 217 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is June, at 21 days.
7-12 knots · 90% 13-20 knots · 10%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 23 °C. The wettest month is January, with 170 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 149 h | 29 °C | 170 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 157 h | 31 °C | 73 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 181 h | 29 °C | 107 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 137 h | 27 °C | 67 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 138 h | 27 °C | 43 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 122 h | 26 °C | 28 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 119 h | 23 °C | 49 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 180 h | 24 °C | 59 mm |
| September | 28.0 | 195 h | 27 °C | 28 mm |
| October | 29.0 | 217 h | 25 °C | 111 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 191 h | 26 °C | 97 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 171 h | 29 °C | 138 mm |
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