Overview

Lagoa de Albufeira is a stunning lagoon just 40 minutes south of Lisbon, in Sesimbra. A wind lover's paradise offering the perfect mix of a protected lagoon and the open Atlantic.

The lagoon is separated from the ocean by a sandbar, creating chest-high flat water — ideal for beginners, freestyle and foiling. Those seeking waves can cross the sandbar to the ocean side. The east part of the lagoon (near Meira Pro Center) stays deeper and works even at lower water levels.

Wind: NW Nortada thermal, 15-20 knots from May to October. Consistent and reliable. The lagoon can get tricky in summer when water levels drop.

Beautiful natural setting with two notable restaurants: Restaurante Praia de Lagoa de Albufeira (lagoon views) and O Lagoeiro. Multiple kite schools including Meira Pro Center and South Adventures.

Best season: May to September.

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Spot forecast for Lagoa de Albufeira

Sunrise 07:50 · Sunset 18:52

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 04:31 · 1.3 m
High tide Tue 20 · 11:04 · 2.3 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 17:32 · 1.2 m
High tide Tue 20 · 23:47 · 2.2 m

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Lagoa de Albufeira: when to go?

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Season · peak

225h

in August · 21.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 18 rideable days a month and 225 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 6 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 88%13-20 knots · 12%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 15 °C. The wettest month is March, with 236 mm.

Monthly averages: Lagoa de Albufeira

Monthly averages — Lagoa de Albufeira — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	6.0	51 h	16 °C	134 mm
February	8.5	78 h	17 °C	85 mm
March	10.5	82 h	17 °C	236 mm
April	11.0	110 h	20 °C	71 mm
May	19.0	197 h	21 °C	26 mm
June	16.0	181 h	24 °C	9 mm
July	19.5	187 h	26 °C	1 mm
August	21.5	225 h	26 °C	0 mm
September	16.0	144 h	24 °C	4 mm
October	6.0	46 h	22 °C	66 mm
November	6.0	39 h	19 °C	137 mm
December	8.5	61 h	15 °C	84 mm

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Technical details of Lagoa de Albufeira spot

The spot works with winds from N, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

Hazards

Shallow water: at low tide the lagoon can become too shallow, especially in summer when water levels drop.

Wind shift: gusty with south wind.

No wild camping: strictly forbidden around the lagoon.

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