About This Spot
Santa Pola, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–S–SW winds, peaking from April to September, Santa Pola, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
From spring to fall the thermal wind out of South starts in the morning and is getting stronger during the day. During winter a strong, gusty wind (Poniente) blows from North. Usually a popular beach on a good day, most people go down in the afternoon for the sea breeze. Best wind is the SW (Lebeche); strong and consistent. Also works well with the E and NE wind as it accelarates against the hills. Could be gusty.
When to Go
Spain has a very nice climate all year. Warm and sunny from April to September and no need for a wetsuit. During winter a wetsuit is needed.
What to Expect
Shallow and warm, perfect place for everyone. Shallow for a bit but does get deep as you venture out.
Wind & Conditions
E · S · SW
Best wind direction
From spring to fall the thermal wind out of South starts in the morning and is getting stronger during the day. During winter a strong, gusty wind (Poniente) blows from North. Usually a popular beach on a good day, most people go down in the afternoon for the sea breeze. Best wind is the SW (Lebeche); strong and consistent. Also works well with the E and NE wind as it accelarates against the hills. Could be gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow and warm, perfect place for everyone. Shallow for a bit but does get deep as you venture out.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Airplane to Alicante. Bus or taxi to Santa Pola. The kite beach is located right at the South end of Santa Pola. Follow the seafront to the end and you can't miss it. Or look for the salt factory from the road with the big 'mountains' of salt, it's behind there.
Location
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