Overview

Fonte da Telha is the closest all-level kite spot to Lisbon (30 min), located on the southern end of the Costa da Caparica strip. Originally a fishing village, it transforms into a beach resort in summer.

The beach stretches 15 km along stunning cliffs and dunes. Waves are smaller here than at spots further north (Bela Vista), making it accessible for beginners while still enjoyable for advanced riders. Clean beach breaks with sandy bottom.

The Nortada NW thermal wind kicks in from the afternoon, typically 15-20 knots from April to September — lighter than Guincho but more manageable. One of the few spots in Portugal where you can kitesurf year-round, including winter with storm winds.

Beautiful natural setting with bars, restaurants, and ocean views from the dune tops. Several kite schools operate here including Wind Spirit. Parking available, some spots tolerate camper vans.

Season: April to September (thermal), but rideable year-round.

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Spot forecast for fonte da telha

Sunrise 07:50 · Sunset 18:52

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.7 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 04:31 · 1.3 m High tide 11:04 · 2.3 m Low tide 17:32 · 1.2 m High tide 23:47 · 2.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:40 · 1.2 m High tide 12:00 · 2.5 m Low tide 18:20 · 1 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 2.4 m Low tide 06:28 · 1 m High tide 12:43 · 2.6 m Low tide 18:59 · 0.8 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:12 · 2.6 m Low tide 07:08 · 0.8 m High tide 13:20 · 2.8 m Low tide 19:33 · 0.6 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:46 · 2.8 m Low tide 07:45 · 0.7 m High tide 13:56 · 3 m Low tide 20:07 · 0.4 m

fonte da telha: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

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: fonte da telha

Monthly averages — fonte da telha — 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 fonte da telha 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
Marked area in summer for kitesurfing
Required level: Beginner

Parking

Yes

Wind specificities

Wind 15 - 20 Knots from April to September

North West wind - Thermal in summer from 4pm

Hazards

Summer restrictions: marked kite zone in summer — respect boundaries, fines possible.

Cliffs: cliffs behind the beach. Only kite with side-shore or side-onshore wind.

Swimmers: popular beach in summer, especially Costa da Caparica section.

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