About This Spot
Carcavelos, 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 S–SW–W winds, peaking from January to December, Carcavelos, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Only in winter with W to S winds. Onshore winds from 10-30 knots (depends on the clouds coming). In summer no surfing because of offshore strong and instable gusts.
When to Go
Winter very cold, rainy, windy. The best kite spot in winter (better than Guincho). Full wetsuit necessary. Can surf in all seasons.
What to Expect
Big waves in winter from 0-2.5m, in summer some as well. Swell comes from W-SW. Dangerous powerful water flow depending on the time of the day.
Wind & Conditions
S · SW · W
Best wind direction
Only in winter with W to S winds. Onshore winds from 10-30 knots (depends on the clouds coming). In summer no surfing because of offshore strong and instable gusts.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Big waves in winter from 0-2.5m, in summer some as well. Swell comes from W-SW. Dangerous powerful water flow depending on the time of the day.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Go from Lisbon to Carcavelos by `marginal` road, always by the river/sea. Arriving to Carcavelos you'll see the big beach with a big dirt car parking lot on the opposite side of the road. Go to that parking and go surf. There is a bar called Windsurf Cafe where every rider meets.
Location
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