What are the surf spots in Viana do Castelo?

Viana do Castelo has one spot guide here: Cabedelo (Viana do Castelo).

Is Viana do Castelo good for beginners?

Yes — Cabedelo (Viana do Castelo) is rated beginner-friendly.

Is there a surf school in Viana do Castelo?

Not directly in Viana do Castelo yet — check the schools directory for the wider area.

Norte

Viana do Castelo

The northernmost city on this coast, at the mouth of the Lima river. Across the estuary, Cabedelo beach is one of the best-known kite and windsurf spots in Portugal.

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Beach break · Viana do Castelo

Cabedelo (Viana do Castelo)

The beach across the Lima estuary from Viana do Castelo, and one of the best-known kitesurf spots in Portugal. Reliable summer wind, flat water inside the river-mouth wall for foiling, and waves on a solid winter swell.

All levelsKiting March to October; surf in autumn and winter

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Nearby

Norte

Povoa de Varzim

A seaside city north of Porto with 12 km of beaches divided by rocks. Salgueira and Agucadoura are the ones surfers use.

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Norte

Matosinhos

Porto's home beach, a metro ride from the city, with a long sandy stretch and a busy scene of schools between the two harbour walls.

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Norte

Porto

Portugal's second city has no wave of its own, but Matosinhos is 15 minutes out on the metro and the beach breaks of Espinho and Furadouro a short train south. The base for surfing the Norte coast.

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Common questions

What are the surf spots in Viana do Castelo?: Viana do Castelo has one spot guide here: Cabedelo (Viana do Castelo).
Is Viana do Castelo good for beginners?: Yes — Cabedelo (Viana do Castelo) is rated beginner-friendly.
Is there a surf school in Viana do Castelo?: Not directly in Viana do Castelo yet — check the schools directory for the wider area.