About This Spot
Carrapateira, 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 and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from May to September, Carrapateira, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally it's Northwest wind and very stable, from 13-25 knots.
When to Go
Need wetsuit. Good wind, waves and weather almost all year.
What to Expect
Really powerful waves. Very good wave spot. From 0.5-5 m plus, depending on the season. Works with all tides. A bit of current because of the wave power. Handles any direction of swell.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally it's Northwest wind and very stable, from 13-25 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Really powerful waves. Very good wave spot. From 0.5-5 m plus, depending on the season. Works with all tides. A bit of current because of the wave power. Handles any direction of swell.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
On the southwest coast route, impossible to miss it. More or less between Aljezur and Sagres.
Location
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