São Miguel do Gostoso is one of the best kitesurfing destinations on the planet. Steady wind, flat water, mild temperatures and a community that makes the village a second home for kiters from all over the world.
Why Gostoso is the kite mecca
- Flat, shallow water: sandy bottom, and you can stand up to 200 m from shore
- Water temperature: 26 to 28 degrees all year, no wetsuit
- Variety of spots: flat water, waves, lagoons within 15 km
- Full infrastructure: schools, rentals, storage, repair, shops
- Welcoming community: kiters from Brazil, Europe and North America
Ponta do Santo Cristo: the most famous spot
Southeast wind (side-onshore), 20 to 35 knots in season, flat water to light chop, sandy bottom, no obstacles. In season there can be 50+ kites on the water at once.
Praia do Marco: flat water for beginners
8 km from the center, it forms a still-water lagoon at low tide. Ideal for learning: shallow water, no current, steady wind.
Best seasons
Season: August to March. Peak: September to January (25 to 35 knots). October is usually the best month. April to July: weak wind (5 to 15 knots).
Average prices (2026)
- Private lesson (1h): R$ 200 to R$ 300
- Beginner package (6 to 8h): R$ 1.000 to R$ 1.800
- Full kite gear (1 day): R$ 150 to R$ 250
- Gear storage (1 day): R$ 20 to R$ 40
Wingfoil and windfoil
Gostoso is also a wingfoil and windfoil spot. The Brazilian Wing Foil Championship has held a stage here. Wing lessons: R$ 200 to 300 per hour.
After kiting
Buggy to Tourinhos, a sunset catamaran, seafood. Sunset at Praia da Xepa is where the whole kite community meets.