KiteGlobeRia de Aveiro / Gafanha
📍 Porto, Portugal · Kiteboarding spot
Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha is a kiteboarding spot near Porto in Portugal, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Porto |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon, River |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 40.6228, -8.7367 |
About Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha
Flat to choppy water. Small waves with stronger winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha?
The best time to kite Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NW wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from lagoon, river.
How do I get to Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha?
From Aveiro drive westwards on IP5 to Gafanha da Encarnacao.
Hazards at Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha
Currents, Ships.
View Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Ria de Aveiro / Gafanha?
8 kite schools operate in Portugal. See kite schools in Portugal →
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- Furadouro
- Maceda
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.