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Where to kite in Tarifa?
What are the best places to kitesurf around Tarifa in Spain? The best places to kitesurf around Tarifa are Playa Chica, Balneario, Los Lances, la Peña, Valdevaqueros, Punta Paloma, or even Bologna (20 km) or Caños de la meca (50 km).
When to go to Tarifa
Alongside Fuerteventura in the Canaries and Dakhla in Morocco, Tarifa has been a leading destination for learning to kitesurf for many years, and one of the windiest places in the world: Tarifa, in the south of Spain. The Tarifa region is one of the most famous in Europe, thanks to the strength and statistics of the wind, the diversity of the spots and the kite industry that has developed there.
The best months for weather in Tarifa are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. On average, the hottest months are July, August and September. Droughts occur in June, July and August.
Source Windfinder
The best season to kite is from April to October.
From April to October the weather conditions are optimal and you’re sure to be able to kite every day! Don’t forget your small sails!
You might think that this season is for experienced kiteboarders because of the strength of the wind, but it’s not! Tarifa has the particularity of being accessible to all levels thanks to its multitude of spots.
April
April heralds the start of the high season and the trade winds begin to blow. There are still few people on the spots. The scenery, air and water temperatures will transport you back to summer. A perfect spring break to combine sport and pleasure…
- air temperature 19°C
- water temperature 18°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- average wind peaks 13 to 20 knots
May
The wind is getting stronger and stronger, so you’ll be able to take advantage of high peak winds and make the most of your sessions!
- air temperature 24°C
- water temperature 19°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 13 to 21 knots
June
Take advantage of pre-school holiday discounts on plane tickets to treat yourself to a kite trip to Tarifa, where the conditions are perfect: you can kite every day! The atmosphere and scenery will give you a complete change of scene.
- air temperature 24°C
- water temperature 19°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- wind peaks averaging 12 to 19 knots
July
Conditions in July are optimal, with warm sunshine, strong winds and water temperatures of 22°C! You’ll be able to meet lots of other kiteboarders of all levels! Small kites are best! Be careful, it’s the school holidays and there are lots of people!
- air temperature 28°C
- water temperature 21°C
- type of wetsuit: shorty
- wind peaks average 12 to 19 knots
August
As in July, August is the hottest month and very windy. At this time of year, the Canaries become the perfect playground for all kiteboarders! It’s the height of the season and it’s very busy…
- air temperature 28°C
- water temperature 21°C
- type of suit: shorty
- wind peaks average 12 to 19 knots
Mid season in Tarifa: February to April
Winter air and water temperatures in Tarifa are very favourable. If the French winter temperatures prevent you from taking to the water, you’ll prefer the mild Andalusian weather! The peak winds are sufficient for 4 or 5 sessions a week.
February
- air temperature 16°C
- water temperature 15°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 11 to 17 knots
March
- air temperature 19°C
- water temperature 18°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 13 to 21 knots
Low season in Tarifa: September to January
As the temperature is fairly pleasant all year round and the wind blows more or less constantly, it’s possible to organise your kite trip to Tarifa even in winter during the low season!
In low season, the average wind speed is 11 knots, but this varies greatly over the course of a week. So there can be days with very good conditions as well as days with no wind at all.
The water temperature is mild all year round, so if you can’t kite every day, you can always try your hand at other water sports such as surfing or wakeboarding.
So when you book your kite holiday with Oceanadventure.surf, your plane ticket and possibly your kiteboarding equipment, it’s worth taking a look at the weather forecasts, particularly the wind strength during this period.
Even in low season, our kite instructors guarantee that you’ll be able to practice 3 times in one week!
In any case, our surf camp can also organise wake sessions to improve your stability and technique on the board.
September
Extend your summer holidays by going to Andalusia in September. It may be a little less windy, but the temperatures are perfect.
- air temperature 26°C
- water temperature 22°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- wind peaks average 12 to 19 knots
October
Take advantage of the October holidays to go to Spain, to Tarifa, where there’s sun, heat and enough wind to set up 3 or 4 sessions during the week!
- air temperature 24°C
- water temperature 22°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 12 to 19 knots
Attention: All schools close from 1 November!
November
Being able to surf or kite in shorts in November is really great!
- air temperature 18°C
- water temperature 16°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 10 to 17 knots
December
Spending the end-of-year holidays on such a heavenly island is great, especially with conditions like these! OK, you won’t be able to kite every day, but there are plenty of other water sports on offer to make the most of these conditions!
- air temperature 18°C
- water temperature 16°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- wind peaks averaging 10 to 16 knots
January
January is the coldest month in Tarifa, and yet it’s the place to go if you need a vitamin D cure in the middle of winter! The wind is very variable, so you can enjoy some days with very good conditions!
- air temperature 16°C
- water temperature 15°C
- type of wetsuit 3/2mm, shorty
- peak winds averaging 10 to 16 knots
