or are they wide open and tidal like last season. word is that northern brazil had a pretty mild rainy season this year. anyone been to tiaba or others yet and want to share conditions?

yes, pretty dry this year, this is why the wind didn't really stop to blow.

Taiba should be closed, but I will ask and confirm.

Whats about all kite investors ( Pousadas, houses and commerces ) if no more laguna in Taîba ???

Taiba has lots of space and nice waves.
Still need to find out if it closed now or not...so far no luck...

Hi, there are many other spots than just the "sealed lagoas" in North-East Brasil. Just very close to Taiba, there is Paracuru with a fantastic natural lagoa (not sealed), and that is very much apreciated by beginners or freestylers. And just behind the reef, there is the famous wave spot of Paracuru. Dominique (owner of the pousada Paracuru Paradise, www.paracuruparadise.com)

currently the Taiba lagoon is open to the sea

thank you very much for the update toby. Those cumbuco winds treating you well?

Welcome!
I am currently in Germany at the worldcup.

The Icarai lagoon is also still open

This sucks, I wanted to stay in Taiba with my girlfriend in October and get her kiteboarding lessons. Since the lagoon is tidal now does that mean that it wouldn't be an ideal spot for a beginner. Any other suggestions or do you think things will change in any way in october or other spots near Taiba will still be good.

Normally those lagoons close again in August.
Wait and see!