Windsurfing in Spain
5 windsurfing spots in Spain. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Spain: July–August. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 24°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo, El Médano & Sotavento – Fuerteventura.
- For beginners: Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Bay of Palma – Mallorca.
Regions
Gran Canaria – Pozo IzquierdoCanary Islands, Spain · best July–AugustAdvanced only · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ LPA 13 km
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 km
Bay of Palma – MallorcaBalearic Islands, Spain · best April–OctoberBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ PMI 9 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 | 10 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| MarchMar | 13 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AprilApr | 11 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| MayMay | 12 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| JuneJun | 13 | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 16 | 24°C | shorty | 29°C |
| AugustAug | 14 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| SeptemberSep | 11 | 24°C | shorty | 27°C |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 22°C | shorty | 23°C |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
Averages of the 5 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Spain?
Best time for windsurfing in Spain: July–August. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 24°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Spain?
It depends on the month: about 25°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 18°C in February (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Spain good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Bay of Palma – Mallorca.
Which airport is closest?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 km from Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo; Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 3 km from El Médano; Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), 51 km from Sotavento – Fuerteventura.