Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands
Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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 the airport go to the North direction Las Palmas and take the exit to Melenara. About 200m before arriving at Melenara follow the signs to Playa del Hombre. Drive up the hill and within the urbanization follow the signs beach `Playa`. There are two beaches: Bocabarranco (smaller beach) to the left and Playa del Hombre to the right.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
200km from spot
140km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From the airport go to the North direction Las Palmas and take the exit to Melenara. About 200m before arriving at Melenara follow the signs to Playa del Hombre. Drive up the hill and within the urbanization follow the signs beach `Playa`. There are two beaches: Bocabarranco (smaller beach) to the left and Playa del Hombre to the right.
Nearest Airports
Distance
10km from spot
200km from spot
140km 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 / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temps year-round, but water rather cold, so wetsuit always needed (3mm wetsuit all year or less). Lots of sunshine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE .
There is Trade wind at Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands.
The only direction of wind is Northeast, the more East the better. With North the wind is very turbulent at the beach. Gusty near shore because of the little mountain of the left. In summer and when it's blowing 30+ knots in Pozo Izquierdo, then in Playa del Hombre it's about 20 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temps year-round, but water rather cold, so wetsuit always needed (3mm wetsuit all year or less). Lots of sunshine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE .
There is Trade wind at Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands.
The only direction of wind is Northeast, the more East the better. With North the wind is very turbulent at the beach. Gusty near shore because of the little mountain of the left. In summer and when it's blowing 30+ knots in Pozo Izquierdo, then in Playa del Hombre it's about 20 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, 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 / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sand beach about 150m long and 70m wide. Beach surrounded by cliffs, in downwind direction there is only one more beach (Playa del Hombre) that you can go out of the water with out a lot of troubles if something goes wrong especially dangerous with waves. You have to be good in going upwind because if not you end at the rocks of the right side. When not staying upwind, go to the open ocean and the wind is better there.
It's a wave spot. In summer and with low tide not so big waves. Always respect the surfers, they are usually at the right side of the beach near the cliff and if you can go upwind quickly you should not bother them. Sometimes strong currents.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sand beach about 150m long and 70m wide. Beach surrounded by cliffs, in downwind direction there is only one more beach (Playa del Hombre) that you can go out of the water with out a lot of troubles if something goes wrong especially dangerous with waves. You have to be good in going upwind because if not you end at the rocks of the right side. When not staying upwind, go to the open ocean and the wind is better there.
It's a wave spot. In summer and with low tide not so big waves. Always respect the surfers, they are usually at the right side of the beach near the cliff and if you can go upwind quickly you should not bother them. Sometimes strong currents.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
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.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
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 / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands.
It's a beach for experts only, you need to be very good going upwind. If not, you will end at the right side on cliffs. Always try to sail to the left to leave enough room to come back to the beach if something goes wrong. Only in summer there is a possibility for rescue from Melenara Red Cross but only if you call emergency 112 and they could be there in 15 minutes if everything goes ok. It's a surfing spot you have to be very kind with them. Usually they only surf when the tide is high and for kitesurf it's easy going with low tide.
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands
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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 / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands











