Nearby Ribeira das Ilhas 2 km · Praia da Foz do Lizandro 4 km · Praia Azul 16 km · Santa Cruz 18 km · Praia de Santa Rita 23 km · Guincho 28 km · Praia da Areia Branca 33 km · Praia de Carcavelos 34 km · Cova do Vapor 37 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
Direction
Strength
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan68
- Feb62
- Mar, riders' month73
- Apr, riders' month78
- May, riders' month76
- Jun, riders' month76
- Jul, riders' month74
- Aug, riders' month80
- Sep, riders' month54
- Oct62
- Nov64
- Dec65
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 13Jan16°
- 13Feb15°
- 14Mar15°
- 14Apr16°
- 14May16°
- 14Jun18°
- 13Jul18°
- 14Aug17°
- 13Sep18°
- 13Oct19°
- 13Nov18°
- 13Dec17°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 13.3 kt | E | 12.1°C | 15.6°C |
| Feb | 62% | 13.3 kt | ENE | 12.6°C | 15.2°C |
| Mar | 73% | 14.2 kt | W | 13.4°C | 15.1°C |
| Apr | 78% | 13.7 kt | N | 15°C | 16.2°C |
| May | 76% | 14.1 kt | N | 16.9°C | 16.4°C |
| Jun | 76% | 13.7 kt | N | 18.5°C | 18.2°C |
| Jul | 74% | 13.1 kt | N | 19.8°C | 18.1°C |
| Aug | 80% | 13.7 kt | N | 20°C | 17.2°C |
| Sep | 54% | 12.6 kt | N | 19.3°C | 17.6°C |
| Oct | 62% | 13.4 kt | N | 18.5°C | 19.2°C |
| Nov | 64% | 12.7 kt | ESE | 15.7°C | 18.1°C |
| Dec | 65% | 13.1 kt | E | 13.1°C | 16.5°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
ocean
Your level
The record rates the levels and says nothing more about what this spot asks of a rider.
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: small
Somewhere else
Ribeira das Ilhas, 2 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Launch
Small sandy beach around 200 m long with rocks on both ends and along the side.
Space
small
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Walk the beach at low water before you rig; the rocks at both ends define the whole launch.
- Bring a helmet and an impact vest: 200 m of sand between rocks leaves no room for a bad launch.
- Ask in Ericeira first, because current kite use at this beach is unconfirmed.
- Go with someone who has ridden it, or take one of the other Ericeira beaches instead.
Photos
FAQ
Is Praia do Matadouro suitable for beginners?
No, it is listed as an expert-only spot due to the small rocky wave setup.
When is the best time to kite there?
The regional season is listed as March through September.
What hazards should riders know about?
The beach has rocks on both ends and along the side, with only about 200 m of small sandy launch space.
Last updated: August 2026