KiteGlobeCarcavelos
Carcavelos is a kiteboarding spot near Lisbon in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lisbon |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | 38.6792, -9.3346 |
About Carcavelos
Big waves in winter from 0-2.5m, in summer some as well. Swell comes from W-SW. Dangerous powerful water flow depending on the time of the day.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Carcavelos?
The best time to kite Carcavelos is January, February, March, November, December, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Carcavelos offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Carcavelos?
Go from Lisbon to Carcavelos by `marginal` road, always by the river/sea. Arriving to Carcavelos you'll see the big beach with a big dirt car parking lot on the opposite side of the road. Go to that parking and go surf. There is a bar called Windsurf Cafe where every rider meets.
Hazards at Carcavelos
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.