Moledo
Moledo is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in Viana do Castelo. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Viana do Castelo
- Country
- Portugal
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Big waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Moledo
Today, Moledo has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
kitesurfing conditions in November at Moledo
Since the start of November, Moledo has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 11% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 11%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Moledo in the analyzed period is February, with 28% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was August (1% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Moledo over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (89% of favorable hours).
Compared with September, October lost 10 points of operating rate.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Moledo
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 17% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 7% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 10% | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 28% | 89% | 12% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 22% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Moledo
Today, Moledo has favourable conditions for wing foiling during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
wing foiling conditions in November at Moledo
Since the start of November, Moledo has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 11% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 11%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, February stands out as the most favorable for wing foiling at Moledo (28% of favorable daylight hours).
The least favorable month was August (1% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 89% of favorable hours observed at Moledo fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 10 points lower than in September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Moledo
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 17% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 7% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 10% | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 28% | 89% | 12% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 22% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Moledo
Today, Moledo has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in November at Moledo
Since the start of November, Moledo has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 11% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 11%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, February was the most favorable for windsurfing at Moledo, with 28% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, August showed the lowest rate, with 1% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 89% of favorable hours observed at Moledo fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 10 points lower than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Moledo
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 17% | 68% | 32% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 1% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 6% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 7% | 93% | 7% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 10% | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 28% | 89% | 12% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 22% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Moledo
Today, analysed conditions at Moledo are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Moledo
Since the start of November, Moledo has had favourable conditions for surfing during 47% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 47%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 33%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 30%
- 1.5 m and above : 37%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 7%
- 8 to < 10 s 44%
- 10 s and above 49%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, October was the most favorable for surfing at Moledo, with 100% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, February showed the lowest rate, with 77% of favorable daylight hours.
The swell profile at Moledo puts the 1.5 m and above range first over complete months (53%).
In October, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in September.
History of surfing conditions at Moledo
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 47% | 0% | 33% | 30% | 37% |
| October 2026 | 100% | 0% | 7% | 41% | 51% |
| September 2026 | 94% | 0% | 7% | 75% | 19% |
| August 2026 | 82% | 0% | 10% | 70% | 20% |
| July 2026 | 92% | 0% | 50% | 44% | 7% |
| June 2026 | 90% | 0% | 5% | 52% | 43% |
| May 2026 | 92% | 0% | 0% | 53% | 47% |
| April 2026 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 31% | 70% |
| March 2026 | 95% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| February 2026 | 77% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| January 2026 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| December 2025 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 80% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 7%8-10 s 44%>= 10 s 49%
- October 2026 < 8 s 10%8-10 s 36%>= 10 s 54%
- September 2026 < 8 s 34%8-10 s 30%>= 10 s 36%
- August 2026 < 8 s 90%8-10 s 11%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 95%8-10 s 5%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 70%8-10 s 24%>= 10 s 6%
- May 2026 < 8 s 52%8-10 s 34%>= 10 s 14%
- April 2026 < 8 s 19%8-10 s 39%>= 10 s 43%
- March 2026 < 8 s 5%8-10 s 43%>= 10 s 53%
- February 2026 < 8 s 2%8-10 s 27%>= 10 s 71%
- January 2026 < 8 s 20%8-10 s 19%>= 10 s 61%
- December 2025 < 8 s 6%8-10 s 27%>= 10 s 66%
Other nearby spots
- Praia da Foz do Minho (Mainpeak Wing) — 1.5 km
- Viana do castelo, praia do cabedelo — 19.8 km
- Patos — 33.5 km
- Esposende Lagoon — 36.6 km
- Ofir beach — 37.4 km