About This Spot
Rio Mondego / Spot do Berbigao, Portugal is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Portugal.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–SW–NW winds throughout the season, Rio Mondego / Spot do Berbigao, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
NW is the most common in Portugal, but at this beach it will be less strong, maybe 2 to 6 knots (than in the ocean) and a bit gusty. Also good with SW an E (probably not so gusty). You ride different sides of the island (where it is onshore) because it's safer (you'll be blow to the island). Onshore is good. Just walk with the kite upwind to get enough water depth.
When to Go
Water: 14-19°C. 4/3 or 3/2mm wetsuit in winter, maybe a shorty in summer. You can ride all year.
What to Expect
Flat and shallow water. Mid tide (highest 4.0m) floods the island, so check tides before. Mostly soft sand with small shells, some areas are muddy (not to many). It's a good place to go when the surf is too big/stormy on the ocean.
Wind & Conditions
E · SW · NW
Best wind direction
NW is the most common in Portugal, but at this beach it will be less strong, maybe 2 to 6 knots (than in the ocean) and a bit gusty. Also good with SW an E (probably not so gusty). You ride different sides of the island (where it is onshore) because it's safer (you'll be blow to the island). Onshore is good. Just walk with the kite upwind to get enough water depth.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat and shallow water. Mid tide (highest 4.0m) floods the island, so check tides before. Mostly soft sand with small shells, some areas are muddy (not to many). It's a good place to go when the surf is too big/stormy on the ocean.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Figueira da Foz go to Cova/Cabedelo, just after the big bridge and before the small one turn right, go south (left) and under the main road you where using before and then left again just after. Get a small cheap supermarket rubber boat (fins are good to have!), put everything on top, put on the wetsuit and paddle to the beach. Launch the kite on the beach (better with 5th line).
Location
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