Carcavelos
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Carcavelos, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in S, SW, W winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.
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Kitesurf spots in Lisbon
16 Lohera kite spots in Lisbon, mapped with local wind windows, water state, launch setup, and the kind of session each beach tends to reward.
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Each rose shows the directions that usually work for the spot. Hover or tap a pin above to place it on the coast before comparing details.
Comporta
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Setubal, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.
Fonte da Telha
waves
Fonte da Telha is the closest all-levels kite beach to Lisbon, perched at the southern end of the Costa da Caparica strip below long dunes and cliffs, with a relaxed ex-fishing-village atmosphere that fills out into a summer beach scene. It is a wave spot, but the swell here arrives smaller and more manageable than the heavier beaches further north, making it a friendly place to ride waves without getting overpowered. The workhorse wind is the northerly Nortada, which comes in steady and notably less gusty than many Portuguese spots, blowing most reliably through the May-to-September season, though storm winds make winter sessions possible too. The beach is wide and golden with plenty of open sand to rig, launch and land, so space is rarely an issue. It draws schools and rental operations and gets busy on sunny summer days, so expect company and a beginner-heavy crowd in peak season. The water is cold, so wear a good wetsuit, and mind other beachgoers when launching.
Foz do Lizandro
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Mafra, Ericeira, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Guincho
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Cascais, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Lagoa de Albufeira
mixed
Lagoa de Albufeira, tucked below Costa da Caparica on the Setubal peninsula, is one of the Lisbon area's most versatile spots, pairing a sheltered shallow lagoon with the open Atlantic just over the sandbar. The lagoon's flat-to-choppy water and waist-deep zones make it a classic teaching ground and a freestyle playground, while the ocean side offers chop and swell for those wanting more. The wind is the dependable Nortada, funnelling in from the north to northwest mainly in the afternoons at around 18 to 25 knots, most reliable from May through September. Launch space on the sandy banks is roomy, though space tightens as water levels and the sandbar shift. It draws schools and gets busy in peak summer, so keep clear lines for swimmers and stay alert to fishing nets set in the lagoon. Suitable for all levels with care.
Nova Vaga
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Costa da Caparica, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, S, NW, NNW winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders.
Paredes da Vitória
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Nazare, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NNE, NW, NNW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.
Peniche (Praia do Cerro)
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Peniche, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N, NE winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.
Praia do Matador
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Mafra, Ericeira, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Praia Velha
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Marinha Grande, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NW winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for crowds in season.
Ribeira das Ilhas
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Mafra, Ericeira, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Rio Tejo / Ponta do Mato
mixed
River-mouth kite spot at Almada, Portugal. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders.
Santa Cruz
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Torres Vedras, Santa Cruz, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N winds. Suitable for intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for rocks.
Tonel
waves
Open-coast kitesurf spot at Lagos, Sagres, Portugal. Wave-prone. Sandy beach launch. Works best in NW winds. Suitable for advanced riders. Watch for rocks, current.
Troia
mixed
River-mouth kite spot at Troia, Setubal, Portugal. Mixed flat and chop. Sandy beach launch. Works best in N winds. Suitable for beginners, intermediates, advanced riders. Watch for current.