Windsurfing in Portugal
3 windsurfing spots in Portugal. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Portugal: January–November. Then about 4 windy days a month and water around 17°C (4/3 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Lagos – Meia Praia, Lagoa de Óbidos & Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha.
- For beginners: Lagos – Meia Praia & Lagoa de Óbidos.
Regions
Lagos – Meia PraiaAlgarve, Portugal · best April–OctoberBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 8 km
Lagoa de ÓbidosLeiria, Portugal · best May–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 72 km
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaSetúbal (Lisbon area), Portugal · best June–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 22 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Portugal
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| MarchMar | 6 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| AprilApr | 4 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| MayMay | 5 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 23°C |
| JuneJun | 4 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 25°C |
| JulyJul | 4 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 27°C |
| AugustAug | 4 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 27°C |
| SeptemberSep | 4 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 26°C |
| OctoberOct | 3 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 23°C |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Portugal?
Best time for windsurfing in Portugal: January–November. Then about 4 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 March (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is Portugal good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Lagos – Meia Praia & Lagoa de Óbidos.
Which airport is closest?
Portimão Airport (PRM), 8 km from Lagos – Meia Praia; Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 72 km from Lagoa de Óbidos; Cascais Airport (CAT), 22 km from Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha.