Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands
Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersMedium waves and Big waves.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersMedium waves and Big waves.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Pajara drive southwest towards La Pared. After few km turn right and drive westwards to the water for about 5km on a dirt road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
115km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Pajara drive southwest towards La Pared. After few km turn right and drive westwards to the water for about 5km on a dirt road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
115km from spot
Best Schools in Fuerteventura
Riding Conditions in Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C. Water rather cold, wetsuit needed all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands.
Northerly trade winds. In the bay the winds are a bit gusty due to the cliffs. Also close to the wreck , stay away from it.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C. Water rather cold, wetsuit needed all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands.
Northerly trade winds. In the bay the winds are a bit gusty due to the cliffs. Also close to the wreck , stay away from it.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, surrounded by rocks and cliffs.
Big waves and big current. The current can suck you out of teh bay. For experts only, since no rescue is available. Rocks in the water. The "Amercian Dream" is a big ship wreck is located about 200m from shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach, surrounded by rocks and cliffs.
Big waves and big current. The current can suck you out of teh bay. For experts only, since no rescue is available. Rocks in the water. The "Amercian Dream" is a big ship wreck is located about 200m from shore.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Fuerteventura
Additional information
A parking is available at Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands.
For experts only. No rescue and strong current sucking you out to the sea. Very dangerous.
Webcams around Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands
Webcams around Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
9.9 knotsFuerteventura - Sotavento #kite 05:11:11 am, GMT+1 Model: gfs27_long, updated 10 minutes ago | 6109 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Fuerteventura.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Fuerteventura / Playa del Garcey, Canary Islands













