About This Spot
Santa Cristina, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from April to August, Santa Cristina, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This spot only works with North and Northeast winds which is 50% of the wind that generally blows in this part of Spain. This wind blows the whole year been stronger in spring and summer months with an average of 15-18 days per month. The normal strength of the wind is from 12-20 knots getting stronger sometimes reaching 30 knots. Normal kite size is 10-12 sqm for lightweight and 12-16 sqm for heavier people. The beach curves, making NE onshore to the West and N onshore to the Eastside of the beach.
When to Go
The water is cold so a wetsuit is needed the whole year.
What to Expect
Although the water tends to be choppy it generally is fairly flat in the left side of the beach. As the beach is in the outside of an estuary, there are strong currents when the tide goes down or up so watch out for your board if you loose it. These currents create some good ramps for jumping. Normal the water state is choppy unless there has been a down pressure which generates good waves (0.5-1.5 m) for some days.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE
Best wind direction
This spot only works with North and Northeast winds which is 50% of the wind that generally blows in this part of Spain. This wind blows the whole year been stronger in spring and summer months with an average of 15-18 days per month. The normal strength of the wind is from 12-20 knots getting stronger sometimes reaching 30 knots. Normal kite size is 10-12 sqm for lightweight and 12-16 sqm for heavier people. The beach curves, making NE onshore to the West and N onshore to the Eastside of the beach.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Although the water tends to be choppy it generally is fairly flat in the left side of the beach. As the beach is in the outside of an estuary, there are strong currents when the tide goes down or up so watch out for your board if you loose it. These currents create some good ramps for jumping. Normal the water state is choppy unless there has been a down pressure which generates good waves (0.5-1.5 m) for some days.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Go to La Coruna and from there get all the way to Santa Cristina. This beach is located 2 minutes from La Coruna center. Small parking area.
Location
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