Guide to kitesurfing in Tarifa

Guide to kitesurfing in Tarifa

Spain

Spots
11
Best season
All year
Wind in season
15 to 17 kts
Kiteable days
42 %

Overview

At the southernmost tip of Spain, Tarifa is a true capital of kite surfing, known for its frequent winds and its glide destination atmosphere. The two prevailing winds, Levante and Poniente, provide either a flat and choppy water surface or a more formed one, with some chop and sometimes waves on the exposed beaches, depending on the day. It’s a very diverse area, with zones suitable for both learning and advanced navigation, but some spots can quickly become challenging when the Levante picks up, requiring experience. Between April and October, the conditions are particularly sought after, with high traffic on the most famous beaches. The atmosphere in the city remains very sporty and lively, making Tarifa a kite trip destination as well as a spot for progression and big air.

When to go

Best time to go: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Best period : all year

In November: 33% kiteable days

Kiteable days
44%
59%
49%
49%
42%
38%
41%
30%
32%
49%
33%
35%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1021
1226
1123
1124
1123
1123
1123
920
1021
1123
919
1020
When it blowskts
16
17
17
16
16
15
16
15
16
16
15
16
Air °C
13°
14°
15°
17°
19°
22°
25°
25°
22°
20°
17°
15°
Raindays
9
7
13
7
5
4
0
1
5
8
7
10
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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