Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE and SW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal !
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE and SW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal !
How to get there
On the right side of Vilamoura Town (right side of the pier). From Vilamoura just follow the signs to Falesia Beach. From the Aldeia das Açoteias, follow a dirty road to Falesia, Rocha Baixinha or Praia dos Tomates, any of these.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
On the right side of Vilamoura Town (right side of the pier). From Vilamoura just follow the signs to Falesia Beach. From the Aldeia das Açoteias, follow a dirty road to Falesia, Rocha Baixinha or Praia dos Tomates, any of these.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good weather all year. Algarve has probably the best weather around Europe. Wetsuit in winter, boardshorts in summer, the rest of the year a shorty is enough.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal.
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally its Southwest wind (Thermal Wind), East or Southeast (Levante wind from Tarifa). From 12-22 knots.
Wind usually blows from E, SE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Good weather all year. Algarve has probably the best weather around Europe. Wetsuit in winter, boardshorts in summer, the rest of the year a shorty is enough.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, SE and SW .
There is Thermal wind at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal.
Wind all year. Best season from March to October. Normally its Southwest wind (Thermal Wind), East or Southeast (Levante wind from Tarifa). From 12-22 knots.
Wind usually blows from E, SE and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Nice large beach with enough space to launch safely.
Very good kite spot. Nice waves on the winter or with Levante wind. Works with all tides.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal is a Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Nice large beach with enough space to launch safely.
Very good kite spot. Nice waves on the winter or with Levante wind. Works with all tides.
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
During weekends or summer vacations, avoid kiting in the middle of the swimmers.
Webcams around Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal
Webcams around Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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2:50 1.3m
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15:10 1.2m
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3:20 1.3m
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15:35 1.3m
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3:50 1.2m
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16:05 1.3m
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4:15 1.2m
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16:30 1.2m
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4:50 1.0m
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17:00 1.1m
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5:20 0.9m
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17:35 1.0m
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5:55 0.7m
11:55 -0.8m
18:10 0.8m
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6:40 0.6m
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19:05 0.7m
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7:45 0.4m
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20:20 0.6m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Algarve
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Wind stats in Algarve...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 29 |
Feb | 38 |
Mar | 40 |
Apr | 43 |
May | 45 |
Jun | 51 |
Jul | 65 |
Aug | 56 |
Sep | 33 |
Oct | 27 |
Nov | 29 |
Dec | 30 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 9 kitesurf schools and 29 kitesurf spots in Algarve.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Portugal









