Editing Jericoacoara (section)

== Local Advice ==

* '''No kiting on Jeri's main beach''' — this is strictly enforced. The main point is reserved for windsurfers and swimmers. Ride behind the dune, or better yet, take transport to Preá or one of the lagoons.
* '''Transport to spots:''' Buggies and 4x4 pickups run daily shuttles from Jeri to Preá, Guriú, and beyond. Expect to pay R$40–60 per person per day. Most kite schools include transport in their packages.
* '''Tides matter enormously.''' Lagoons like Guriú and Tatajuba only work at medium-to-high tide. Barrinha is best at low tide. Check the tide table daily and plan your session around it — this isn't optional, it's the difference between epic flat water and exposed sand.
* '''Downwinders''' are the classic Jeri experience. The trade wind blows consistently from east to west, so riding from Preá downwind to Jeri (or beyond to Guriú) is a rite of passage. Organise return transport in advance.
* '''Sun protection is critical.''' You're at 2°S latitude — the UV index is extreme. Rashguard, sunscreen (reef-safe preferred), hat for between sessions.
* '''Choose your kite school carefully.''' Go with IKO or ABK (Brazilian Kitesurfing Association) certified schools that use radio helmets and accompany students in the water. Schools like BLU Kitesurfing, Play Kite School, and Prea Kite Club have good reputations. Avoid the cheapest options that teach in overcrowded lagoons without radios.
* '''Kite size:''' When in doubt, rig small. Afternoon gusts regularly surprise riders who launched on a 12 at noon and are overpowered by 14:00.