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Fuseta / Ria Formosa kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Portugal · Faro District
Overview
Fuseta is considered by many as the best kitesurf spot in the Algarve, less crowded than the Ria de Alvor. Located 30 minutes from Faro within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, it offers a unique dual setup.
Lagoon side: low, calm waters extending in front of the charming village of Fuseta. Works at high tide only — the water retreats almost completely at low tide. Flat, warm, shallow — perfect for all levels.
Ocean side: cross the sand barrier island to reach the open Atlantic. Surprisingly flat conditions on the ocean side too, with the Nortada blowing offshore. Good for freeride and speed.
The best wind direction is SW (side-onshore in the lagoon) with consistent thermal conditions in summer. Also works well with NW Nortada. The joy of Fuseta is kiting in just a lycra during summer — water temperature reaches 24°C.
Small fishing village atmosphere with restaurants, a rescue service on the water, and nearby hotels. 5 minutes walk from town to the spot.
Best season: May to September.
Spot forecast for Fuseta / Ria Formosa
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:53
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.2 m
- High tide · 2.4 m
- Low tide · 1.2 m
- High tide · 2.2 m
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Fuseta / Ria Formosa: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
199h
in May · 26 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 22 rideable days a month and 199 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is December, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is March, with 152 mm.
Monthly averages: Fuseta / Ria Formosa
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 | 100 h | 17 °C | 116 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 101 h | 17 °C | 73 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 179 h | 17 °C | 152 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 153 h | 21 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 199 h | 23 °C | 13 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 166 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 25.5 | 178 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 24.0 | 148 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 135 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 116 h | 23 °C | 92 mm |
| November | 11.0 | 68 h | 20 °C | 114 mm |
| December | 7.5 | 46 h | 16 °C | 77 mm |
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Technical details of Fuseta / Ria Formosa spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Hazards
Tide dependent: lagoon side only works at high tide. At low tide, water retreats almost completely. Check tide tables!
Boats: water taxis and fishing boats cross the channel. Stay clear.
Sea urchins: occasional on rocky patches. Water shoes recommended.
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