Coimbra, Portugal
Atlantic city beach at the mouth of the Mondego River; wide sandy beach with consistent Nortada (N/NNW) cross-onshore at 18-28 kt in summer. Waves 1-2 m; suitable for wave riding and freestyle on the flat-water sections near the river mouth. City infrastructure; food, accommodation, nightlife on-site. April to October season.
Fort Santa Catarina of Figueira da Foz is located in the parish of Buarcos, in the city and municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra, in Portugal.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Figueira da Foz.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Figueira da Foz — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
Atlantic city beach at the mouth of the Mondego River; wide sandy beach with ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Figueira da Foz delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Figueira da Foz 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 Figueira da Foz is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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