Mainpeak Wing Foil School
Great wingfoil school in the North of Portugal. The school is run by Stefan, how has been passionate about water sports for over 30 years. Wingfoiling made him find another passionate sport as the unbelievable feeling of flying above the water captured him. Stefan is a licensed VDWS instructor for windsurfing, sailing, catamaran, SUP and wing. He loves to share his love for the sport for you.
About the spot
This spot is particularly popular with wing beginners. The Praia foz do Minho has a length of 450m, the standing area at the shore is about 20m. There is an offshore sandbank, which is dry depending on the tide, or offers another standing area.
Should the Nortada fail to blow, the beach has other very interesting local wind phenomena.
Available wingfoil lessons by Mainpeak Portugal
- Wing session, you learn how to steer the wing on land safely.
- Wing with longboard, you start sailing on the water with a longboard.
- Wing – foil session, where you start to make your first flight attempts.
The focus should be on you, so there are a maximum of two people in the Wing-Foil session. For people with experience (windsurf, kitesurf) we recommend
the basic course: 3 x 2h = 420€, duration approx. 3 days. For people without experience we recommend a basic course: 5 x 2h = €550, duration approx. 4-5 days. Also there is the advanced course (foiling, tacking, jibing, first wave experience), scope: 3 x 2h = 420€, duration approx. 3 days.
After the basic course you should be ready to continue practicing independently with suitable material. All of our courses offer the option of renting material at a reduced price afterwards. We will be happy to put together a suitable offer for you for a 2-week stay. Private lessons are also available, (1 per. + 1 prof): 90€
Wind conditions
Land Wind: In the mornings, an offshore breeze often blows on the beaches of Portugal (east wind). The river valley accelerates the wind at Praia foz do Minho. There is an onshore constant wind between 10 and 15 knots from sunrise to around 10 a.m., ideal for early risers.
Sea wind: when there is no Nortada, but warm, then there is a sea brize in the afternoon starting around 2:00 p.m. This wind is also increased by the valley up to 15 knots, ideal for Wing-Foil.
The southwest wind often causes big waves on the open coast, at Praia foz do Minho it blows offshore, gusty, but with mirror-flat water! It also occurs when there is fog on the coast, the fog rises at the mouth of the river, bringing sun and wind.
Due to the local winds, there is a good 80% wind yield for Wing-Foil in the summer months.
Depending on the tide, the current flows against the wind direction, which helps you not to drift off so quickly at the beginning, this gives you more time to practice and thus faster success!
Good to know:
- Website: www.mainpeak-wing.com
- Email: office@mainpeak-surf.com
- Phone: +351 933723039
- Address: Praia Foz do Minho
