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Kitesurfing Carcavelos

Lisbon, Portugal

Wind & Conditions

About Carcavelos

Carcavelos was, until 2013, a civil parish in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Lisbon. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Carcavelos e Parede. The parish was known for the Carcavelos wine. With the decline of the winemaking industry in the region, the attractiveness of its beaches have made the parish a destination for surfing, due to the waves here.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Carcavelos.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Carcavelos, Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal

Lat: 38.679345637219, Lon: -9.3358898162842

When is the best time to kitesurf at Carcavelos?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Carcavelos — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos?

Wind direction is critical at Carcavelos — the right angle makes the difference between a great session and an unsafe one. 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 Carcavelos?

Kite size at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos?

Safety at Carcavelos 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 Carcavelos is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Carcavelos is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Carcavelos is live.

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