KiteGlobeCabanas Island
Cabanas Island is a kiteboarding spot near Faro in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Faro |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | E, SE, SW |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 37.1321, -7.5944 |
About Cabanas Island
Flat to choppy water, specially on the land side. Also shallow on that side. Waves are not so often on the ocean, so expect chop. Discover Cabanas Island in Portugal — a beginner-friendly kitesurf spot with flatwater, summer thermal winds, and ideal conditions from April to August.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cabanas Island?
The best time to kite Cabanas Island is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the E, SE, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cabanas Island offers open ocean conditions with E, SE, SW wind, launching from island.
How do I get to Cabanas Island?
You can get to Faro Airport in the Algarve and then come in the Direction of Vila Real de Santo Antonio, it's a small road to the right before getting to Cacela (where the golf is). From Cabanas de Tavira walk on low tide across the channel, ride, swim or get there by boat.
Hazards at Cabanas Island
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.