Best kitesurfing spots in Spain
The best kitesurfing spots in Spain over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in Spain: July–August. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 24°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Bay of Palma – Mallorca, Tarifa – Los Lances & El Médano.
- For beginners: Bay of Palma – Mallorca, Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Fuerteventura – Flag Beach.
El MédanoCanary Islands · best July–August11 good monthsIntermediate and up · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ TFS 3 km2
Fuerteventura – El CotilloCanary Islands · best July–August7 good monthsIntermediate and up · 22°C water in season, shorty · ✈ FUE 28 km3
Tarifa – Los LancesAndalusia · best June–September3 good monthsIntermediate and up · 22°C water in season, shorty · ✈ GIB 29 km4
Bay of Palma – MallorcaBalearic Islands · best May–September0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PMI 9 km5
Sotavento – FuerteventuraCanary Islands · best June–July4 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 22°C water in season, shorty · ✈ FUE 51 km6
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachCanary Islands · best March4 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FUE 30 kmThe best kitesurfing spots in Spain, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Spain
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| MarchMar | 14 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AprilApr | 11 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| MayMay | 12 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| JuneJun | 13 | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 15 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 13 | 24°C | shorty | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 24°C | shorty | 27°C |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 22°C | shorty | 24°C |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Spain?
Best time for kitesurfing in Spain: July–August. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 24°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Spain?
It depends on the month: about 24°C water in August (shorty) and about 18°C in February (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Spain good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Bay of Palma – Mallorca, Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Fuerteventura – Flag Beach.
Which airport is closest?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 9 km from Bay of Palma – Mallorca; Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 29 km from Tarifa – Los Lances; Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 3 km from El Médano.