About This Spot
Gran Canaria / Pozo Kite Beach, Canary Islands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Canary Islands.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from May to September, Gran Canaria / Pozo Kite Beach, Canary Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In summer 30+ knots and gusty. The rest of the year could be from 15-25 knots but not so often like in summer. Northeast is the best.
When to Go
Warmer air, around 25°C all year. Winter a bit colder. 3 mm wetsuit all year needed, since the water is not warm enough.
What to Expect
Usually choppy but some epic days with waves.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
In summer 30+ knots and gusty. The rest of the year could be from 15-25 knots but not so often like in summer. Northeast is the best.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Usually choppy but some epic days with waves.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Las Palmas GC-1 South to Maspalomas, exit Pozo Izquierdo. When you reach Pozo and in front of Cutre there is a sand road that goes to the South 400m. You will see ITC (Instituto Tecnologico Canario) behind the road turn to the water and you are at kite beach, there are some wind mills, which are easily to spot from the highway.
Location
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