Kitesurfing Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)
Portugal
Wind & Conditions
About Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)
Foz do Arelho is one of twelve civil parishes (freguesias) in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,339, in an area of 9.62 km2.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos).
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Privat Kite Kite school
- Kitesurf Soul Kite school
- The Kitesurf Lodge - Kite & Wing Kite school
- Kite Control | Kitesurfing Portugal Kite school
- Passaro Kitesurf & Wingfoil School Kite school
- Wayke Up Wingfoil & Kitesurf - Obidos lagoon Kite school
- Cafe Central Restaurant
- Távola Lagoa Restaurant
- Inatel - Bar Restaurant
- Tibino Restaurant
- Casa Madruga Restaurant
- Restaurante O Távola Restaurant
- O'clock Caffé Bar / Café
- Caravela Irish Pub Bar / Café
- Café 5000 Bar / Café
- Meu Super Bar / Café
- Doce Mar Bar / Café
- Bar O Távola Bar / Café
- ÁGUA D'ALMA HOTEL Accommodation
- Quinta da Foz Accommodation
- Casa Lagoa Accommodation
- Casa do Miguel Accommodation
- Sunshine Hostel Accommodation
- Camarção Violante - Alojamento Local Accommodation
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos) 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 Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)?
Wind direction is critical at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos) — 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 Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)?
Kite size at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos) 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 Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos)?
Safety at Foz do Arelho (Lagoa de Obidos) 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.
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Sources
- http://www.privat-kite.com/
- https://www.kitesurfsoul.com/
- http://www.aguadalma.pt/
- https://thekitesurflodge.com/
- https://quintafozarelho.com/
- http://centralfozdoarelho.com/
- http://www.kitecontrolportugal.com/
- https://casa-lagoa.pt/
- https://www.passarokite.com/
- http://www.waykeup.co/en
- https://sunshineguesthouses.com/
- http://www.otrombone.pt/
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APortugal_-_Foz_do_Arelho_(5403388481).jpg
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foz_do_Arelho