About This Spot
Fuerteventura / Flag Beach, Canary Islands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Canary Islands.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N winds, peaking from May to September, Fuerteventura / Flag Beach, Canary Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Morning generally light (6-10 knots) picking up by 14:00 to a steady 15-20 knots. The wind is predominantly sideshore from the left. You also get some days with onshore winds when it is too hot and the land heats up.
When to Go
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C.
What to Expect
Flag is the start of some 6-7 km of white sand, with an about 3 km kitesurf zone. The best months for kitesurfing are March to November. This is when the sea tends to be flat and the wind consistent. During the winter months it can become too wavy and though it might be good on the occasional day it cannot be guaranteed. Waves up to 3 or 4m during winter possible when swell comes in.
Wind & Conditions
N
Best wind direction
Morning generally light (6-10 knots) picking up by 14:00 to a steady 15-20 knots. The wind is predominantly sideshore from the left. You also get some days with onshore winds when it is too hot and the land heats up.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flag is the start of some 6-7 km of white sand, with an about 3 km kitesurf zone. The best months for kitesurfing are March to November. This is when the sea tends to be flat and the wind consistent. During the winter months it can become too wavy and though it might be good on the occasional day it cannot be guaranteed. Waves up to 3 or 4m during winter possible when swell comes in.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Head north along the coast road sign posted Corralejo and Flag Beach is just after the 2 large hotels in the sand dunes before you reach Corralejo. About a 30 mins drive from the airport.
Location
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