Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
A few kilometers south of the airport. The beach is divided between three parts: swimmers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Kitebeach is the furthest one, you have to use one of stony road (small cars can do this).
A few kilometers south of the airport. The beach is divided between three parts: swimmers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. Kitebeach is the furthest one, you have to use one of stony road (small cars can do this).
Riding Conditions in Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warmer air, around 25°C all year. Winter a bit colder. 3 mm wetsuit all year needed, since the water is not warm enough.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands.
NE trade winds. During winter SE winds possible. Probably Gran Canarias most windy spot for kiters. If North or Northeast winds, the wind picks up well here. Add 10 knots to the forecast. In summer normally 30-40 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warmer air, around 25°C all year. Winter a bit colder. 3 mm wetsuit all year needed, since the water is not warm enough.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands.
NE trade winds. During winter SE winds possible. Probably Gran Canarias most windy spot for kiters. If North or Northeast winds, the wind picks up well here. Add 10 knots to the forecast. In summer normally 30-40 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
1 km long beach, just pebbles and stones. At low tide the beach is sandy closest to the water. Be careful when launching and landing kites.
Beautiful waves with the usual NE trade winds. Otherwise choppy water with SE.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
1 km long beach, just pebbles and stones. At low tide the beach is sandy closest to the water. Be careful when launching and landing kites.
Beautiful waves with the usual NE trade winds. Otherwise choppy water with SE.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
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.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands.
Probably the best spot in Gran Canaria. Long stony beach with strong wind. Nice waves for learning but try not to get into troubles as the stones are everywhere and walking back can be painful and not easy because of strong wind.
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands
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There are 2 kitesurf schools and 12 kitesurf spots in Las Palmas.
