About This Spot
Cabanas Island, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from March to October, Cabanas Island, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
SW: mainly from March till October with 12-16 knots. E or SE: the rest of the year with 10-14 knots. From March until October we have the SW wind that is great because it's very reliable (usually from 12-16 knots). The rest of the year we can also get E or SE wind.
When to Go
The water is at least 20°C most of the year in Lacem and a bit colder on the island, because it's the Atlantic Ocean. Nice weather almost all year around. You can ride any time of the year.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water, specially on the land side. Also shallow on that side. Waves are not so often on the ocean, so expect chop.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SW
Best wind direction
SW: mainly from March till October with 12-16 knots. E or SE: the rest of the year with 10-14 knots. From March until October we have the SW wind that is great because it's very reliable (usually from 12-16 knots). The rest of the year we can also get E or SE wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water, specially on the land side. Also shallow on that side. Waves are not so often on the ocean, so expect chop.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
You can get to Faro Airport in the Algarve and then come in the Direction of Vila Real de Santo Antonio, it's a small road to the right before getting to Cacela (where the golf is). From Cabanas de Tavira walk on low tide across the channel, ride, swim or get there by boat.
Location
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