🇵🇹Portugal·Europe

Matosinhos Beach, Portugal

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

S–SSW–SW

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

Matosinhos Beach, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With S–SSW–SW winds throughout the season, Matosinhos Beach, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Not very often good winds but if it has 10-20 knots. Usual direction is NW and SW, best directions are W, S and SW.

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When to Go

Air 12-25°C, water 11-17°C. A wetsuit is required all the time.

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What to Expect

All tides. Choppy water. Small Waves. Nice waves with South wind.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction

Not very often good winds but if it has 10-20 knots. Usual direction is NW and SW, best directions are W, S and SW.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium waves

All tides. Choppy water. Small Waves. Nice waves with South wind.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Airport SA Carneiro Oporto IC24 road direction Porto road via rapida to Matosinhos.

Location

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Matosinhos Beach, Portugal

41.1755°N, -8.6917°E

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