Best Time to Ride · Portugal
Spots in Portugal
10 spots in Portugal. Colours: windy days for wind sports, wave height for surf spots.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
By sport
Lagoa de ÓbidosLeiria, Portugal · best May–September · Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, SUPBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 72 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Lagos – Meia PraiaAlgarve, Portugal · best April–October · Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Surf foiling, Parawing, SUPBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 8 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasLisbon District (Mafra), Portugal · best January–April, October–December · Surfing, Tow foilingIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 30 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaSetúbal (Lisbon area), Portugal · best June–September · Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Surf foiling, ParawingIntermediate and up · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 22 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Peniche – BalealLeiria, Portugal · best January–May, September–December · Surfing, Surf foiling, SUPBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 68 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Nazaré – Praia do NorteLeiria, Portugal · best January–April, October–December · Surfing, Surf foiling, Tow foilingAdvanced only · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 92 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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GuinchoLisbon District (Cascais), Portugal · best May–September · Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, SurfingAdvanced only · ✈ CAT 10 kmBest time to go →
Peniche – SupertubosLeiria, Portugal · best January–March, September–December · SurfingIntermediate and up · ✈ LIS 66 kmBest time to go →
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