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Sao Torpes kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Portugal · District de Setúbal
Overview
São Torpes is the main kite spot in the Sines area, on the Alentejo coast. When people say "Sines kite spot", they usually mean São Torpes. Easy to find thanks to the dramatic power station towers looming over the beach.
Despite the industrial backdrop, the sandy beach is popular with locals thanks to reliable cross-shore Nortada wind. Not quite as strong as Guincho or Sagres, but consistent. The power plant's cooling water flows into the sea between breakwaters, making the water a few degrees warmer — a unique bonus.
The northern end of the beach has breakwater protection, creating some shelter. Further south, the beach extends with open conditions. Needs a good swell for decent waves. Sandy bottom with beach breaks.
Within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Birthplace of Vasco da Gama. Sines town has the famous Músicas do Mundo festival every summer. Surf schools and beachfront cafés nearby.
Best season: May to September.
Spot forecast for Sao Torpes
Sunrise 07:48 · Sunset 18:51
Next tides
- High tide · 2.3 m
- Low tide · 1.2 m
- High tide · 2.2 m
- Low tide · 1.2 m
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Sao Torpes: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
263h
in August · 27 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 24 rideable days a month and 263 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 92% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is March, with 231 mm.
Monthly averages: Sao Torpes
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 51 h | 17 °C | 154 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 87 h | 17 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 85 h | 17 °C | 231 mm |
| April | 14.0 | 126 h | 20 °C | 57 mm |
| May | 23.0 | 248 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 226 h | 23 °C | 5 mm |
| July | 24.5 | 241 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.0 | 263 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 194 h | 24 °C | 3 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 72 h | 22 °C | 58 mm |
| November | 7.0 | 41 h | 20 °C | 94 mm |
| December | 9.5 | 75 h | 16 °C | 72 mm |
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Technical details of Sao Torpes spot
The spot works with winds from N, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Hazards
Rocks: some rocks near the launching area at certain tides. Check before rigging.
Swimmers: very popular beach in summer — kite zone can be limited.
Power plant: cooling water outlet from the nearby power station makes the water warmer but creates some unusual currents.
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