Best pick in November
Rideable days
35 %
When it blows
16kts
gusts 19 kts
Air
17 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more40 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more21 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Beginner
Water
Chop
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja) or Arte Vida (Tarifa): kitesurf comparison
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Rideable days
35 %
When it blows
16kts
gusts 19 kts
Air
17 °C
Water
– °C
Strong wind
Days with gusts of 22 kts or more40 %
Days with gusts of 28 kts or more21 %
All year · rideable days
Spot level
Advanced
Water
Waves
Over the year
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In short
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): 45% rideable days on average over the year. Arte Vida (Tarifa): 45% rideable days on average over the year.
Best time for Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): February. Best time for Arte Vida (Tarifa): February.
Windiest month for Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): February (62% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 15 °C). Windiest month for Arte Vida (Tarifa): February (62% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 15 °C).
Rideable days month by month
| Month | Punta Paloma Playa | Arte Vida |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 % | 46 % |
| Feb | 62 % | 62 % |
| Mar | 51 % | 51 % |
| Apr | 53 % | 53 % |
| May | 46 % | 46 % |
| Jun | 41 % | 41 % |
| Jul | 45 % | 45 % |
| Aug | 33 % | 33 % |
| Sep | 35 % | 35 % |
| Oct | 54 % | 54 % |
| Nov | 35 % | 35 % |
| Dec | 37 % | 37 % |
Frequently asked questions
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja) or Arte Vida (Tarifa): which one is windier?
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): 45% rideable days on average over the year. Arte Vida (Tarifa): 45% rideable days on average over the year.
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja) or Arte Vida (Tarifa): when is the best kitesurf season?
Best time for Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): February. Best time for Arte Vida (Tarifa): February. Windiest month for Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): February (62% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 15 °C). Windiest month for Arte Vida (Tarifa): February (62% rideable days, 17 kts when it blows, 15 °C).
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja) or Arte Vida (Tarifa): which one is warmer?
Punta Paloma Playa (Paloma Baja): 19 °C average air temperature over the year. Arte Vida (Tarifa): 19 °C average air temperature over the year.