Kite-surf Viana Do Castelo

Le spot le plus populaire du Nord du Portugal, une machine à vent l'été. Le thermique est ici boosté par la colline surplombant le spot. Le spot est souvent bondé mais plutôt bien organisé. le spot de flat est au niveau de la digue, qui concentre les kiters, puis lordque l'on descend au vent, les vagues grossissent et c'est l'autoroute pour les planches à voiles, ils squattent la vague devant le camping. Puis encore sous le vent, il y a la plage de Rodanho qui concentre les vans et riders de passage. le vent se lève à partir de midi, une éolienne sur le port est là pour indiquer sa puissance et son arrivée. il faut rajouter 10 noeuds au prévision, si il annonce 15-18, vous aurez 25nds. balise météo et cam: https://vianalocals.com/cam-live/

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Rocks Water quality: Clean Infos: Excellent waves. Look out for rocks in the water. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Sandy beach, lots of space. Rocks to the north. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: In the summer air 25-30C. In the winter a wetsuit is necessary. The summer starts in June and you have 3 excellent months. Wind specificities: No info yet. Access description: by Car - Just north of Viana do Castello on N13 until you get to Afife. Accommodations: Parking

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean, River Mouth Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Wave breaker Water quality: Clean Infos: 1/2m difference to high tide, perfectly flat or waves. Medium size waves with a lot of good beach break points. 1-2m waves with NW winds. Small wave breakers to the South. Best waves during full moon. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Open beach with small dunes. No rocks. Very safe beach. Triangular beach. Weather specificities: Season from March to September, 15-26C air temps. Off-season possible. 12-20C water, (winter 5/4mm, summer 3/2mm ). Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Due to the shape of the tip, almost all directions work. Best direction: North. Best months: May, June, July, August Access description: by Car - From Porto (Oporto) airport take the free way by car to Viana do Castelo / spain route. At 30 km will find the exit to Esposende. Drive to the north of the town and get to the water north of the Rio Cavado. Specific rules: None Nightlife: Wild night life in summer and at near places as Povoa de Varzim. Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Lagoon Water type: Shallow, Flat Water hazards: Shells Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat water all over the place. Shells and pebbles in the water, but not much. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Nice sand, maybe a bit too thick, good not to get attached to the kite when folding. Very open space to launch and land the kites. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: Temperatures from 18-30C from May to September. Wetsuit usually necessary, since the water is a bit cold. Off-season is possible. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Wind varies from 10-30 knots in the good season. Usually very stable NW wind from 15-20 knots. Good with NW wind, typical summer wind in Portugal, ridable everyday from May to September. Off-season not as consistent. Best months: May, June, July, August, September Access description: by Boat - From Porto (Oporto) airport take the free way IC1 by car to Viana do Castelo / spain route. At 30 km will find the exit to Esposende. Drive to the north of the town and get to the north of the Rio Cavado. Launch from the river side. Or get over to the peninsula with a boat. Specific rules: None Nightlife: Wild night life in summer and at near places as Povoa de Varzim. Accommodations: School

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Mole Water quality: Clean Infos: Beautiful waves. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Big, sandy beach. Rocks to the south. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: In the summer air 25-30C. In the winter a wetsuit is necessary. The summer starts in June and you have 3 excellent months. Wind specificities: Sideshore NNE and SSW. Access description: by Car - Just north of Viana do Castello on N13 until you get to Villa Praia de Ancora. Accommodations: Parking

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Mole Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat near the pier at the north end of the beach. Right handers waves outside the pier. 2-4 feet side, onshore, easy wave. Best waves during full moon. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Big bay with 2 piers. Sandy beach with no obstacles. Very safe, lots of space. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: July, August, September Weather specificities: Water 13-18C. Air 15-28C. Wetsuit needed: summer 2/1mm, winter 4/3mm. Season from May to September. Surfing off-season is possible. Wind type: Thermal Wind specificities: Summer all days, winds from 12-35 knots. Usual direction is NW, it is also the best direction. Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September Access description: by Car, Bus, Train - Oporto airport IC1 road 50 km to Viana do Castelo. Specific rules: None Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking