Lagoa de Óbidos
Portugal · Kitesurf · Wingfoil · SUP
- Best winds N (Nortada), NW
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Flat water
- Best months Apr–Oct
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About this spot
The Lagoon of Óbidos lies about 80 kilometres north of Lisbon, between Foz do Arelho and Bom Sucesso and near the medieval town of Óbidos. It is Portugal's largest lagoon: shallow brackish water with an open connection to the Atlantic, butter-flat and in places only waist-deep – exactly the right ground for your first metres on a kite.
The wind is the summer Nortada from the north/northwest, which the surrounding hills reinforce; the terrain accelerates it inside the lagoon, adding a few knots over the open sea. When does the Nortada kick in? Reliably from roughly May to the end of August. The standing water makes the lagoon the ideal learning and progression spot in central Portugal, while still serving advanced riders for flat-water and foil.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, May is the windiest month: on 51 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north. The most reliable period runs from May to August. The least wind is in October (14 %). The water ranges from about 15 to 17 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
20 %
| 11 kn | N | 13 °C | 15 °C |
| February |
18 %
| 11 kn | N | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| March |
25 %
| 11 kn | N | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| April |
36 %
| 11 kn | N | 15 °C | 16 °C |
| May |
51 %
| 12 kn | N | 16 °C | 16 °C |
| June |
46 %
| 11 kn | N | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
51 %
| 11 kn | N | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| August |
46 %
| 11 kn | N | 19 °C | 17 °C |
| September |
27 %
| 10 kn | N | 19 °C | 16 °C |
| October |
14 %
| 10 kn | N | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| November |
21 %
| 11 kn | N | 16 °C | 17 °C |
| December |
17 %
| 11 kn | N | 14 °C | 16 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from N, NW (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
The waist-deep standing water for beginners is on the lagoon side. The Nortada builds in the afternoon and is often a few knots stronger inside the lagoon than at sea.
⚠︎ Hazards
In the bathing season (mid-June to mid-September) one side of the lagoon is closed to kiting – respect the marked zone. Otherwise low risk thanks to the shallow water.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lagoa de Óbidos suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Lagoa de Óbidos suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Flat water).
Which wind works at Lagoa de Óbidos?
Best with wind from N (Nortada), NW. In the windiest month (May), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north.
When is the best time for Lagoa de Óbidos?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, May has the most wind days (51 % of days).
How warm is the water at Lagoa de Óbidos?
Over the year about 15 °C in March to 17 °C in July (model data).
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