Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands
Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SSE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SSE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
GC-1 to the South Maspalomas, exit to Juan Grande Doctoral, and then to Juan Grande when you reach the Texaco gas station turn left to Juan Grande from there at about 800m there is a sand road to the right take it you could see in the distance a group of palm trees and a Tomato factory the spot is in front of the palm trees.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
225km from spot
150km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
GC-1 to the South Maspalomas, exit to Juan Grande Doctoral, and then to Juan Grande when you reach the Texaco gas station turn left to Juan Grande from there at about 800m there is a sand road to the right take it you could see in the distance a group of palm trees and a Tomato factory the spot is in front of the palm trees.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
225km from spot
150km from spot
Best Schools in Las Palmas
#1: Lpwindsurf
4.7/5 (144)
#2: Pro surfing Company
4.9/5 (388)
Riding Conditions in Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
3mm wetsuit or less, all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SSE .
There is Trade wind at Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands.
Best direction in summer if the winds blow from Northeast to East, and in winter if it's SSE.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
3mm wetsuit or less, all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SSE .
There is Trade wind at Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands.
Best direction in summer if the winds blow from Northeast to East, and in winter if it's SSE.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rocks and narrow beach.
Choppy and waves with South winds.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Rocks and narrow beach.
Choppy and waves with South winds.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Las Palmas
#1: Lpwindsurf
4.7/5 (144)
#2: Pro surfing Company
4.9/5 (388)
Additional information
A parking is available at Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands.
Take care while launching and landing, little stones.
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Las Palmas
More about Las Palmas
Wind stats in Las Palmas...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 58 |
Feb | 48 |
Mar | 56 |
Apr | 42 |
May | 40 |
Jun | 48 |
Jul | 45 |
Aug | 42 |
Sep | 35 |
Oct | 43 |
Nov | 52 |
Dec | 58 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 12 kitesurf spots in Las Palmas.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Gran Canaria / Ketchup, Canary Islands











