Nearby Vila Nova de Milfontes 38 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
Direction
Strength
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan19
- Feb25
- Mar16
- Apr12
- May21
- Jun15
- Jul18
- Aug11
- Sep10
- Oct16
- Nov18
- Dec3
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
- 19%Jan
- 25%Feb
- 16%Mar
- 12%Apr
- 21%May
- 15%Jun
- 18%Jul
- 11%Aug
- 10%Sep
- 16%Oct
- 18%Nov
- 3%Dec
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19% | 29% | 21% | 8.9 kt | N | 15:00 | 11.4°C | 62 |
| Feb | 25% | 37% | 28% | 9.7 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 12.5°C | 57 |
| Mar | 16% | 40% | 21% | 10.3 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 13.5°C | 62 |
| Apr | 12% | 52% | 28% | 10.9 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 16.1°C | 60 |
| May | 21% | 65% | 42% | 11.4 kt | WNW | 17:00 | 19.1°C | 62 |
| Jun | 15% | 53% | 23% | 11.1 kt | WNW | 17:00 | 21.7°C | 60 |
| Jul | 18% | 68% | 31% | 11.5 kt | WNW | 17:00 | 24.4°C | 62 |
| Aug | 11% | 69% | 37% | 11.5 kt | WNW | 17:00 | 24.3°C | 62 |
| Sep | 10% | 37% | 15% | 10.4 kt | WNW | 16:00 | 21°C | 60 |
| Oct | 16% | 32% | 21% | 10.5 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 19.6°C | 62 |
| Nov | 18% | 28% | 22% | 8.9 kt | WNW | 15:00 | 15.4°C | 60 |
| Dec | 3% | 8% | 6% | 7.1 kt | N | 15:00 | 12.2°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. 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.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
reservoir
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 is not rated
Somewhere else
Vila Nova de Milfontes, 38 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Launch
Reservoir beach and leisure area near Santa Clara-a-Velha, with a bathing zone, a floating platform and a leisure zone. Kitesurf and windsurf appear among the beach's activities alongside canoeing, but whether the kite launch is separated from the swimming platform is not stated anywhere.
Rider tips
- Scout the reservoir yourself before committing a trip: no launch, wind direction or season has been published for it.
- Keep well clear of the bathing zone and the floating platform.
- Bring foil or light-wind gear; inland reservoir wind is variable.
- Park at the beach area near Santa Clara-a-Velha, where the WC and the lifeguards are.
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FAQ
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is marked intermediate and advanced rather than beginner, though detailed local riding guidance beyond that was not documented.
What kind of water is this?
It is a freshwater reservoir beach with a floating bathing platform and leisure zone, offering inland flat-water conditions rather than a coastal setup.
What are the hazards?
Freshwater inland wind can be variable, and riders should stay clear of the designated bathing zone.
Last updated: August 2026