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Kitesurfing Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)

Europe

Wind & Conditions

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About Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)

The Lighthouse of Praia da Barra, also known as the Aveiro Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro. Situated on the coastal Praia da Barra, at the southern margin of the Ria de Aveiro, it is the tallest lighthouse in Portugal, with a height of 203 feet (62 m) overseeing the barrier beach and exposed to Atlantic storms. It is open to the public and visits are held on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West).

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West), Europe, Europe

Lat: 40.6286818, Lon: -8.7453451

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Kite school Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Barra Maris Restaurant
  • Marisqueira da Barra Restaurant
  • O Churrascão Restaurant
  • Ondaflor Restaurant
  • Parque campismo Restaurant
  • Pizzaria New York Restaurant
  • Bar Offshore Bar / Café
  • Confeitaria Barra 99 Bar / Café
  • Deslizs Bar / Café
  • Lampião Bar / Café
  • Makai Bar / Café
  • Roots Beach Club Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West) suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)?

OSM bulk harvest sport=kitesurfing Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)?

Kite size at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West) depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West)?

Safety at Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West) depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Kitesurf- und Wingsurfspot Costa Nova (West) is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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