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Vila Nova de Milfontes kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Portugal · Beja
Overview
Vila Nova de Milfontes is considered the main kitesurf spot of the Alentejo, located at the mouth of the crystal-clear Mira river on the wild Costa Vicentina.
Praia da Furnas is the main beach — a huge stretch of sand to the left of the river mouth. The shallow water extends to a small islet, creating a natural lagoon near the river mouth (flat, warm, beginners), while on the opposite side, waves form for more experienced riders.
The charming town of Vila Nova de Milfontes sits on the cliff above, with its medieval fortress overlooking the beach. The river Mira is incredibly clear and the entire area is within the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano.
Wind: NW Nortada, but being west-facing coast, it can be offshore. Less reliable for kite than Sines or Fonte da Telha. Works best when the thermal aligns. The region between Sines and Sagres is traditionally surf territory — kites are rarely seen.
Best season: May to September, on days with good thermal alignment.
Spot forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes
Sunrise 07:48 · Sunset 18:51
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.4 m
- High tide · 2.3 m
- Low tide · 1.2 m
- High tide · 2.2 m
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Vila Nova de Milfontes: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
301h
in May · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 301 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is January, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 16 °C. The wettest month is March, with 274 mm.
Monthly averages: Vila Nova de Milfontes
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 65 h | 17 °C | 170 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 117 h | 17 °C | 76 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 134 h | 16 °C | 274 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 163 h | 18 °C | 66 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 301 h | 19 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 254 h | 20 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 252 h | 22 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0 | 271 h | 22 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 197 h | 21 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 10.0 | 83 h | 20 °C | 73 mm |
| November | 12.0 | 81 h | 19 °C | 106 mm |
| December | 11.0 | 96 h | 16 °C | 85 mm |
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Technical details of Vila Nova de Milfontes spot
The spot works with winds from N, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Hazards
Currents: strong currents at the Mira river mouth, especially on tidal changes.
Wild coast: within the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. No rescue services — self-rescue essential.
Inconsistent wind: the Nortada often blows offshore on this west-facing coast. Check conditions carefully.
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Ogimet - Sines / Montes Chaos (Portugal)26.2 km
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