Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands
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).
Nearest Airports
Distance
5km from spot
210km from spot
150km from spot
How to get there
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).
Nearest Airports
Distance
5km from spot
210km 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 / 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.
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 / 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
Webcams around Gran Canaria / Vargas, 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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More about Kitesurfing in Las Palmas
More about Las Palmas
Wind stats in Las Palmas...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| 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 / Vargas, Canary Islands
