Vale Figueiras

Vale Figueiras is a beach break located on Portugal's southwestern coast facing northwest toward the Atlantic. The spot features a sandy beach backed by rugged coastal terrain with significant rocky formations interspersed along the shore. Wave exposure is direct to Atlantic swells, generating consistent 1.7m average waves with rough water conditions typical of exposed European coastlines. The main challenge at this spot is navigating the rocky infrastructure both in the water and along the beach. Black rock outcrops create obstacles requiring careful positioning and spatial awareness during sessions. The prevailing wind pattern suggests northeast winds would provide ideal side-shore conditions, though the location's low wind reliability (7.6%) means consistent sessions may be difficult to plan. This spot suits intermediate kiters comfortable with obstacle avoidance and managing rough water conditions. The combination of swell exposure and rocky hazards demands good local knowledge. Best conditions occur during Atlantic swell periods with northeast winds. Water temperature around 17.7°C requires seasonal thermal protection.