Tarifa – Los Lances in May
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Tarifa – Los Lances; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Tarifa – Los LancesEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Tarifa – Los LancesAndalusia, SpainIntermediate and up · 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. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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Bay of Palma – MallorcaSpain · 825 km away · water 20°C2 windy days2
Chia – Su GiudeuItaly · 1317 km away · water 19°C5 windy days3
Porto PolloItaly · 1418 km away · water 18°C9 windy days4
Lagoa de ÓbidosPortugal · 492 km away · water 16°C7 windy days5
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 614 km away · water 18°C21 windy days6
EssaouiraMorocco · 632 km away · water 18°C20 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Tarifa – Los Lances
- Kite Tarifa School 1.9 km
- Tarifa Kite Hostel 2.9 km
- Tarifa Surfers Residence 3.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Tarifa – Los Lances?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Tarifa – Los Lances; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 10 windy days, waves 0.8 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Tarifa – Los Lances in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Tarifa – Los Lances in May?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Tarifa – Los Lances in May?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tarifa – Los Lances in May?
Around 23°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days), Chia – Su Giudeu (5 windy days) & Porto Pollo (9 windy days).