About This Spot
Gran Canaria / Vargas, 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 beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from May to September, Gran Canaria / Vargas, Canary Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
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
Beautiful waves with the usual NE trade winds. Otherwise choppy water with SE.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful waves with the usual NE trade winds. Otherwise choppy water with SE.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
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).
Location
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