🇵🇹Portugal·Europe

Moledo Beach, Portugal

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊Ocean📍River MouthWind sports destination

Wind

N–SW–NW

Best Season

May–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Moledo Beach, 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 and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With N–SW–NW winds, peaking from May to September, Moledo Beach, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Good windy spot, only works with NW. Continuous wind in the afternoon, always blowing after 1pm until night. In the winter you have to go to a river up north, it works with SW.

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When to Go

In the summer air 25-30°C. In the winter a wetsuit is necessary. The summer starts in June and you have 3 excellent months.

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What to Expect

Flat in some parts around the river mouth. Waves breaking on reefs. Clear water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · SW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Good windy spot, only works with NW. Continuous wind in the afternoon, always blowing after 1pm until night. In the winter you have to go to a river up north, it works with SW.

Best Months

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

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Flat in some parts around the river mouth. Waves breaking on reefs. Clear water.

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

It takes about an 1 hr from the second biggest city (Oporto). You take the IC1 road up to the North, pass Viana, right after Vila Praia de Ancora just another 5 min.

Location

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Moledo Beach, Portugal

41.8523°N, -8.8668°E

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