KiteGlobeBarra
📍 Porto, Portugal · Kiteboarding spot
Barra is a kiteboarding spot near Porto in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Porto |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 40.6296, -8.7505 |
About Barra
Small surf in summer to huge in fall, winter and spring.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barra?
The best time to kite Barra is June, July, August, September, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barra offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Barra?
A1 (connects Porto to Lisbon) about 270km. A25 direction Aveiro-Beaches. Park in the parking lot just behind the roundabout, head towards the sea. Posto 3 is on your left.
Hazards at Barra
Swimmers, Mole.
View Barra on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Barra?
8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →
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- Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha
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- Ria de Aveiro / Cais do Bico
- Ria de Aveiro / Murtosa
- Furadouro
- Maceda
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.