Lisbon is Europe's premier destination for goofy-stance jumping and big air, with reliable north winds from May through September peaking in July and August. The city sits at a dramatic convergence point where thermal and geographic effects funnel winds dramatically upward—the 35km distance south to Guincho can transform 7 knots into 35+ knot conditions. Waves range from small summer swells to 20 feet, though the famous bubble effect occasionally creates a wind shadow at the beach. Beyond kitesurfing, the capital offers world-class sightseeing, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and other water sports.
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Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 25.1 m by Peter Nieuwenhuizen · bottom-end kite 25m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9% | 7.5 kt | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| Feb | 5% | 7.4 kt | 12.1 | 13.7 |
| Mar | 4% | 7.7 kt | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Apr | 3% | 8.1 kt | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| May | 5% | 9 kt | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| Jun | 9% | 9.1 kt | 19.9 | 19.5 |
| Jul | 8% | 9.5 kt | 22.2 | 19.1 |
| Aug | 10% | 9.2 kt | 22.2 | 18.2 |
| Sep | 2% | 7.7 kt | 20.4 | 18.7 |
| Oct | 9% | 8 kt | 19.5 | 19.2 |
| Nov | 4% | 7.4 kt | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Dec | 4% | 7.6 kt | 13.1 | 15.6 |
8.0/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
