About This Spot
Troia, 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 beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SSW–SW winds, peaking from January to December, Troia, Portugal delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best wind comes from South, Southwest and West, very stable. The North wind is tricky and very gusty. Best period for kitesurfng is the off-season from autumn to spring. During the summer you get a thermal effect and have 15 knots almost every day. During winter it is one of the safes places to sail and the wind comes completely clean from the sea.
When to Go
Air around 30°C during summer and 14°C during winter. The water temperature is between 15°C in the winter and 18°C in the summer. Short wetsuit during summer 3/2 to 4/3 during winter.
What to Expect
Flat during the summer when NW wind is predominant or swell during winter with SW wind. During winter you have the inside bays to sail in flatter water. There is some strong current if you go to the middle of the river.
Wind & Conditions
S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Best wind comes from South, Southwest and West, very stable. The North wind is tricky and very gusty. Best period for kitesurfng is the off-season from autumn to spring. During the summer you get a thermal effect and have 15 knots almost every day. During winter it is one of the safes places to sail and the wind comes completely clean from the sea.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat during the summer when NW wind is predominant or swell during winter with SW wind. During winter you have the inside bays to sail in flatter water. There is some strong current if you go to the middle of the river.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Lisbon by car it takes 30 min to Setubal. After that catch the ferry and 20 min later you will be at Troia. If you come from the south, go to Comporta and then follow to Troia. The spot in in the connection from Rio Sado to the sea.
Location
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