About This Spot
Baleal Bay, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–W winds, peaking from February to November, Baleal Bay, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind is good from West to Northeast. Best with NW and in the winter. Can be very strong from SW and W during winter and from North during the summer. Normally from 12-25 knots in the good season. It is a bay so it covers almost all winds. Not as windy as the Lisbon area beaches.
When to Go
Cold Atlantic water. Wetsuit needed, 3/2 to 4/3 full length. Water from 15-25°C. Good in the summer from May to October.
What to Expect
Atlantic sea, tidal. Real waves. From perfect sets to choppy disordered. Never flat. 5m to 50cm.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · W · NW
Best wind direction
Wind is good from West to Northeast. Best with NW and in the winter. Can be very strong from SW and W during winter and from North during the summer. Normally from 12-25 knots in the good season. It is a bay so it covers almost all winds. Not as windy as the Lisbon area beaches.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Atlantic sea, tidal. Real waves. From perfect sets to choppy disordered. Never flat. 5m to 50cm.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
A1 from Lisbon to Porto. Exit at the Peniche direction. When at Peniche follow in the Baleal direction close to the sea. Everything from Peniche to Baleal on your left side it the riding spot. Quiet a walk from parking if you go to the center of the bay. Closer parking at the West side of the bay.
Location
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