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Foz do Arelho / Lagoa de Obidos kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Portugal · District de Leiria
Overview
The Lagoa de Óbidos is the most famous kitesurfing lagoon in Portugal and one of the best in Europe. Located 1.5 hours from Lisbon and 20 minutes from Peniche, this is Portugal's largest lagoon — over 6 km long, fed by both fresh and salt water.
Two distinct spots:
Top of the lagoon (ocean mouth): a true mirror of water with ultra-constant wind. Perfect for beginners, ultra-flat lovers and trick training. When you want waves, you can exit to the ocean. Closed June 15 to September 15. Doesn't work at low tide or for foil (too shallow).
Inside the lagoon (Escola de Vela area): works year-round, open in summer too. Stronger wind thanks to a Venturi effect. Works for foil. Watch for sea urchins.
Best wind direction: North. South wind makes it gusty. The Nortada blows consistently 15-20 knots in season.
Gear rental and lessons available on the lagoon. Best season: March to October (inside spot year-round).
Spot forecast for Foz do Arelho / Lagoa de Obidos
Sunrise 07:52 · 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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Foz do Arelho / Lagoa de Obidos: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
314h
in August · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 23 rideable days a month and 314 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is January, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 15 °C. The wettest month is March, with 188 mm.
Monthly averages: Foz do Arelho / Lagoa de Obidos
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 48 h | 16 °C | 113 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 87 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 115 h | 16 °C | 188 mm |
| April | 14.0 | 150 h | 19 °C | 91 mm |
| May | 23.5 | 276 h | 19 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 256 h | 22 °C | 25 mm |
| July | 23.5 | 292 h | 23 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 314 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 212 h | 22 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 80 h | 22 °C | 72 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 54 h | 18 °C | 110 mm |
| December | 10.0 | 84 h | 15 °C | 113 mm |
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Technical details of Foz do Arelho / Lagoa de Obidos spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Hazards
Summer closure: the top of the lagoon (mouth/ocean side) is closed to kitesurfers from June 15 to September 15. Use the inside lagoon spot during summer.
Low tide: the top spot doesn't work at low tide. Too shallow for foil.
Sea urchins: inside the lagoon. Water shoes recommended.
Fines: strict enforcement of kite zones. Gear can be seized for violations.
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