Barra, Portugal kitesurfing spot

🇵🇹Portugal·Europe

Barra, Portugal

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N

Best Season

Jun–Sep

Water

Small waves · Medium waves

About This Spot

Barra, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.

With N winds, peaking from June to September, Barra, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Can get very strong (especially from NE). Best direction NE and N. NW, W and SW pretty good too. Wind can get very strong but not very constant.

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When to Go

It depends, not too hot. Water is cold, wetsuit always needed.

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What to Expect

Small surf in summer to huge in fall, winter and spring.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N
Best wind direction

Can get very strong (especially from NE). Best direction NE and N. NW, W and SW pretty good too. Wind can get very strong but not very constant.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

Small wavesMedium waves

Small surf in summer to huge in fall, winter and spring.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

A1 (connects Porto to Lisbon) about 270km. A25 direction Aveiro-Beaches. Park in the parking lot just behind the roundabout, head towards the sea. Posto 3 is on your left.

Location

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Barra, Portugal

40.6296°N, -8.7505°E

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