Moitas (Amontada)

Moitas (Amontada) is centered on a large sandy beach and a river-mouth setup that gives predominantly clean, shallow riding conditions with small waves or mild chop. Water temperatures stay around 28–29°C year-round, and in practice this means comfort in rash guard/boardshorts most months. The area is described as having wide space for launching, with beach access that works well even at higher tide levels. Wind is dominated by consistent trade flow from the east side—NE through ENE and E. The seasonally strongest window is August through December, with reported high reliability (often daily). Many riders also find afternoon conditions improve further when thermal effects add to the underlying trade winds, so sessions later in the day are typically the target. For kitesurfing, the spot is widely characterized as a strong freeride and progression-friendly launch: flat to near-flat water with enough wave energy for wave riding or freestyle transitions. The lighter end of the wind range can be workable with foil, while the peak months deliver the more comfortable, powered feeling many riders look for in the corridor. Safety-wise, the main concerns are fishing infrastructure and river dynamics: fishing stakes/nets are common, and there are notes about strong outgoing currents near the river mouth that can pull you seaward. Riders are advised to avoid ships, stakes, and fishing boat paths, and to plan for limited rescue support—using a controlled launch/ride area and navigation aids like GPS.