Parawing in Spain
3 parawing spots in Spain. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for parawing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for parawing in Spain: July. Then about 17 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
- Top picks: El Médano, Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Tarifa – Los Lances.
- For beginners: Sotavento – Fuerteventura.
Regions
El MédanoCanary Islands, Spain · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ TFS 3 km
Sotavento – FuerteventuraCanary Islands, Spain · best June–JulyBeginner-friendly · 22°C water in season, shorty · ✈ FUE 51 km
Tarifa – Los LancesAndalusia, Spain · best January–MarchIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIB 29 kmWindy 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 | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| MarchMar | 14 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AprilApr | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| MayMay | 13 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| JuneJun | 15 | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| JulyJul | 17 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 14 | 23°C | shorty | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 12 | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 22°C | shorty | 24°C |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for parawing in Spain?
Best time for parawing in Spain: July. Then about 17 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Spain?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in August (shorty) and about 18°C in March (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Spain good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Sotavento – Fuerteventura.
Which airport is closest?
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 3 km from El Médano; Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), 51 km from Sotavento – Fuerteventura; Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 29 km from Tarifa – Los Lances.