Air temperature (summer) 35°C, water (summer) 20°C. Wetsuit needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Alvor, Portugal.
North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month).
Wind
usually
blows
from NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Alvor, Portugal are
June, July and August
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air temperature (summer) 35°C, water (summer) 20°C. Wetsuit needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SE, SW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Alvor, Portugal.
North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month).
Wind
usually
blows
from NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Alvor, Portugal are
June, July and August
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Coming Tide
.
Alvor, Portugal is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west.
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Coming Tide
.
Alvor, Portugal is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west.
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
