Esposende: kite spot summary
Esposende is a city located just a 30-minute drive from Porto, and it is an excellent Portuguese kite spot. It is a small seaside resort that attracts some tourists, offering a good selection of accommodation and restaurants facing the sea.
To kitesurf in Esposende, you can find the mouth of the Cavado river, where you can ride. There is a flat spot, ideal for beginners and advanced riders looking to progress in freestyle and jumps.
The downside of the spot, which can also be turned into an advantage, is that the launching area is located on the other side of the river from the town of Esposende. There are two alternatives available:
– A 2km walk with your gear (not very appealing)
– Take a shuttle across the river mouth by boat (much more enjoyable)
It is also important to be cautious as there can be currents during the tides, given that it is a river mouth. When the wind is weak and in the direction of the current, it can be more challenging to navigate.
The wind is also less stable at this spot than in Viana do Castelo, located just 30km north of Esposende.
The advantage here is that there are fewer people at the spot! Additionally, as the river mouth is a natural reserve, the spot is well-preserved and wild, which is very enjoyable.
Esposende also offers varied conditions, as wave enthusiasts can easily leave the river mouth to enjoy the waves rolling on the Atlantic side.
Best kiteschools, kitehouse and accomodations at Esposende
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Spot kitesurfing features at Esposende
Best season
From May to September
Water conditions
Flat
Wind type
Side - Side on
Beginner access
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Level required
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
What is the best period to go kitesurfing toEsposende?
| MONTH | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
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| Wind* | 29 | 30 | 47 | 43 | 65 | 70 | 71 | 68 | 44 | 47 | 35 | 45 |
| Air** | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| Water** | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
On days of Nortada, the famous north wind that blows regularly over Portugal, there is often a strengthening of the wind by thermal phenomena. The statistics in the summer period are therefore much better than the data in the table above.
Best kitesurfing offers at Esposende
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