About This Spot
Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N winds, peaking from March to October, Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Two main wind directions: 1. North, summer wind, steady and reliable from March to October. 2. South, winter wind, a bit gusty and very shifty. In the lagoon it is possible to surf with all the other wind directions.
When to Go
The season is from March to November, but you can ride all year easily. The water temperature in summer is around 22°C and air from 25-33°C. During winter the water is 15°C and air from 12-22°C.
What to Expect
This spot is the river just next to Barra . You can enter on either side of the river, depending on the wind direction. The bottom is mostly sand, and almost all the river has waist deep water, depending on the tide level. The water can be perfectly flat at some points, but with the Nortada, there is always some chop. Not a crowded spot. Good for beginners and intermediate when the swell in the sea is for experts.
Wind & Conditions
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Best wind direction
Two main wind directions: 1. North, summer wind, steady and reliable from March to October. 2. South, winter wind, a bit gusty and very shifty. In the lagoon it is possible to surf with all the other wind directions.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This spot is the river just next to Barra . You can enter on either side of the river, depending on the wind direction. The bottom is mostly sand, and almost all the river has waist deep water, depending on the tide level. The water can be perfectly flat at some points, but with the Nortada, there is always some chop. Not a crowded spot. Good for beginners and intermediate when the swell in the sea is for experts.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Porto A1 to Aveiro, and then A25 to the beach. When reaching the beach after the bridge over the lagoon, Barra is on the right, and Costa Nova to the left. From Porto there is train to Aveiro, but afterwards its by bus. It's about 1 hour from Porto to the beach by car.
Location
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