Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Ria de Alvor, plage Nord is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling spot in Faro. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Today, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 40% 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 Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Since the start of November, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 18% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 18%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 83%
- 18 to 24 knots : 17%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord in the analyzed period is June, with 18% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, October showed the lowest rate, with 2% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 93% of favorable hours observed at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 6 points lower than in September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 18% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 6% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 11% | 77% | 21% | 3% |
| January 2026 | 16% | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Today, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has favourable conditions for wing foiling during 40% 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 Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Since the start of November, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 18% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 18%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 83%
- 18 to 24 knots : 17%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, June stands out as the most favorable for wing foiling at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord (18% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, October showed the lowest rate, with 2% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (93% of favorable hours).
October was 6 points behind September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 18% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 6% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 11% | 77% | 21% | 3% |
| January 2026 | 16% | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Today, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 40% 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 Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
Since the start of November, Ria de Alvor, plage Nord has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 18% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 18%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 83%
- 18 to 24 knots : 17%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, June stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord (18% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, October showed the lowest rate, with 2% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 93% of favorable hours observed at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Compared with September, October lost 6 points of operating rate.
History of windsurfing conditions at Ria de Alvor, plage Nord
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 18% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 2% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 8% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 7% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 18% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 12% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 6% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 11% | 77% | 21% | 3% |
| January 2026 | 16% | 94% | 6% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 5% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Ria de Alvor, plage Sud — 0.7 km