Viana do Castelo Portugal kite spot
by Paulo
(Porto)
Viana do Castelo Portugal kite spot
Viana do Castelo Portugal kite spot
Country: Portugal
Spot name: Viana do Castelo
Water conditions: 12-35 knots thermal wind almost all days in summer. Good peaks and barrels on good days. Starts working at less than 1m and holds up to 2m+. Easy 2-4 feet right handers waves outside the pier.
Obstacles: It's big bay with 2 rocky piers and no obstacles offers a scenic spot to ride. The few crowds, lot of space and absence of obstacles make Cabedelo a very safe spot too.
Related information about Viana do Castelo: In the summer, from june, to september, when it s sunny, there is a thermal wind blowing at the end of the afternoon, at about 4pm, to 7pm. If you add a small piece of west wind in the morning you can get 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon.
Other Information: the water is cold ;-). Mild weather (air 15-28°C). Wetsuit needed all year long: 2mm in summer, 4/3mm in winter.
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