Santa Rita, Portugal kitesurfing spot

🇵🇹Portugal·Europe

Santa Rita, Portugal

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

W–NW

Best Season

May–Oct

Water

Shallow · Medium waves

About This Spot

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

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With W–NW winds, peaking from May to October, Santa Rita, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best from May to October. This is a great wind area, it is common to see delta wings flying in the cliff area.

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When to Go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October.

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What to Expect

Wave size, naturally depends on weather conditions (1-6m, average is 2m). The beach is very long, and there is a section where surfers tend to ride. Watch out for jelly fish episodes (rare), which with the local restaurant where the lifeguard hangs out first, no sharks, etc. otherwise. The only thing to watch out for is the rocks at north end, but if you go that far you've also passed the designated swimming area. Watch out for currents.

Wind & Conditions

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W · NW
Best wind direction

Best from May to October. This is a great wind area, it is common to see delta wings flying in the cliff area.

Best Months

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Feb
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowMedium wavesBig waves

Wave size, naturally depends on weather conditions (1-6m, average is 2m). The beach is very long, and there is a section where surfers tend to ride. Watch out for jelly fish episodes (rare), which with the local restaurant where the lifeguard hangs out first, no sharks, etc. otherwise. The only thing to watch out for is the rocks at north end, but if you go that far you've also passed the designated swimming area. Watch out for currents.

Big beachSand💧 Crystal Clear

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Yes, you can see your car parked in the parking lot. Don't leave anything in the car or it will be broken into. Catch highway A8 from Lisboa towards Torres Vedras (exit at Torres Vedras). This is a toll highway. Follow the signs towards Termas do Vimeiro, then Hotel Golf Mar. The beach is south of the hotel, the golf course and the horse riding.

Location

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Santa Rita, Portugal

39.1701°N, -9.3602°E

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