Matosinhos Beach

Matosinhos Beach is located on Portugal's northern coast near Porto, facing northwest toward the Atlantic Ocean. The spot features an open beach break with sandy bottom conditions and visible tidal sandbar formations. The beach is backed by dense urban development including residential areas and commercial infrastructure, with an active port facility to the north. Wind from the northeast (45°) would provide optimal side-shore conditions for kitesurfing. The spot experiences modest average wave heights of 1.71m but benefits from Atlantic swell exposure. Water conditions are rough with variable wind reliability at 3.8%. The cool average temperature of 16.4°C suggests wetsuits are necessary. This location suits beginners to intermediate kiters due to manageable wave heights and beach access, though low wind reliability may limit session frequency. Kiters should be aware of port traffic, shallow near-shore waters, and timing sessions around tidal cycles. The urban setting provides easy logistics and facilities.