KiteGlobeRia de Aveiro / Costa Nova
Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova is a kiteboarding spot near Porto in Portugal, with river conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Porto |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 40.6069, -8.7485 |
About Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova
This spot is the river just next to Barra Beach. You can enter on either side of the river, depending on the wind direction. The bottom is mostly sand, and almost all the river has waist deep water, depending on the tide level. The water can be perfectly flat at some points, but with the Nortada, there is always some chop. Not a crowded spot. Good for beginners and intermediate when the swell in the sea is for experts.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova?
The best time to kite Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova offers river conditions with N wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova?
From Porto A1 to Aveiro, and then A25 to the beach. When reaching the beach after the bridge over the lagoon, Barra is on the right, and Costa Nova to the left. From Porto there is train to Aveiro, but afterwards its by bus. It's about 1 hour from Porto to the beach by car.
Hazards at Ria de Aveiro / Costa Nova
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.