KiteGlobeMoledo Beach
Moledo Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Oporto in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Oporto |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | N, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 41.8523, -8.8668 |
About Moledo Beach
Flat in some parts around the river mouth. Waves breaking on reefs. Clear water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Moledo Beach?
The best time to kite Moledo Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Moledo Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Moledo Beach?
It takes about an 1 hr from the second biggest city (Oporto). You take the IC1 road up to the North, pass Viana, right after Vila Praia de Ancora just another 5 min.
Hazards at Moledo Beach
Reefs, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.