Kite camps in Portugal: where to go and when
Spots with camps nearby and the best months to go.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for a kite camp in Portugal: June–September. Then about 5 windy days a month and water around 17°C (4/3 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Guincho, Lagoa de Óbidos & Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha.
- For beginners: Lagoa de Óbidos & Lagos – Meia Praia.
GuinchoPortugal · best May–September3 camps nearbyAdvanced only · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 10 km- Hooked Surf House 1.6 km
- Guincho Surf Village 3.1 km
- Lisbon Soul Surf Camp - Home of Surf 5.1 km
Lagoa de ÓbidosPortugal · best May–September2 camps nearbyBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 72 km- Surfinn 1.6 km
- Foz Surfcamp 1.6 km
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · best June–September2 camps nearbyIntermediate and up · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 22 km- SUL surf, eat & sleep 0.7 km
- INCOSTA- Hostel- sea, surf & sand 8.6 km
Lagos – Meia PraiaPortugal · best April–October3 camps nearbyBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 8 km- Bura Surfhouse 3.1 km
- The Surf Experience 4.3 km
- Luz Surfvillage 8.5 km
Spots with surf or kite camps nearby, ranked by their best months for kitesurfing from years of weather data. Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Month by month in Portugal
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| MarchMar | 7 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| AprilApr | 6 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| MayMay | 6 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 6 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 24°C |
| JulyJul | 6 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 26°C |
| AugustAug | 6 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 26°C |
| SeptemberSep | 5 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 25°C |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 23°C |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for a kite camp in Portugal?
Best time for a kite camp in Portugal: June–September. Then about 5 windy days a month and water around 17°C (4/3 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Portugal?
It depends on the month: about 18°C water in October (4/3 wetsuit) and about 15°C in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is Portugal good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Lagoa de Óbidos & Lagos – Meia Praia.
Which airport is closest?
Cascais Airport (CAT), 10 km from Guincho; Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 72 km from Lagoa de Óbidos; Portimão Airport (PRM), 8 km from Lagos – Meia Praia.