KiteGlobeCarrapateira
Carrapateira is a kiteboarding spot near Faro in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Faro |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 37.1982, -8.9031 |
About Carrapateira
Really powerful waves. Very good wave spot. From 0.5-5 m plus, depending on the season. Works with all tides. A bit of current because of the wave power. Handles any direction of swell.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Carrapateira?
The best time to kite Carrapateira is May, June, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Carrapateira offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Carrapateira?
On the southwest coast route, impossible to miss it. More or less between Aljezur and Sagres.
Hazards at Carrapateira
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.