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Kitesurfing atTarifa — Los Lances

Name: Tarifa — Los Lances
Address: ES

Spain

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Min. level

Beginner

Optimal wind

15-32 kts

Season

April to October

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Wind12ktlight

13/40

DirectionOffshoreENE

0/40

Gusts13kt maxsteady

8/10

ReliabilityReliable forecast — the models agree.

Slot weather

SkyClear

ClearOvercast

Rain0%

DryRain

Air30° · Warm

ColdWarm

Water23° · Warm

ColdWarm

Waves0.6 m

FlatBuilt

Nothing to flag — No storm cell, stable sky.

Wind characterToo light to ride — come back when it picks up.

The wind, on the map

Is it blowing the right way?

Live

Offshore(ENE)·12 knots

Offshore wind — danger

Offshore wind: it pushes you straight out to sea. A spot to avoid solo.

Wind from

ENE

12kt

FavourableOn/Side-shoreSide-offshoreOffshore

Prep your session

Wetsuit

Shorty

or 2 mm lycra

Which kite size?for 12 kt

Your weightkg

Generic guideKite

55 kg9–10 m

70 kg11–13 m

85 kg14–16 m

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Today's tide

↘ Falling tide· coef 62

00h06h12h18h24h

⚠ Tide impact here

Low at the main spot. Noticeable tidal current at the edge of the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Tarifa — Los Lances

12 kt · Offshore · 30°C

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Discover Tarifa — Los Lances

Capital mondiale du kitesurf grâce au Levante et au Poniente, deux vents fiables et puissants.

Know before you go

Effet venturi du détroit : vent pouvant dépasser 35 nœuds sans prévenir
Zone de lancement saturée en été, risque de collisions
Levante instable avec rafales imprévisibles
Courant de marée côté détroit

Access & tips

Préférer mai-juin ou sept-oct pour éviter la foule estivale · Utiliser la partie nord (Los Carriles) pour des eaux plus plates · Le Poniente (vent O) est plus stable que le Levante (vent E) · La lagune intérieure est idéale par Poniente pour les débutants

Min. level

Beginner

Crowd

modérée

Style

freeride · freestyle · foil · wingfoil

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Getting there

The wind’s blowing there — here’s where to start.

Flight

To Gibraltar · GIB

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Kite gear ~20-25 kg: add a sports baggage option.

Car

Rent one on arrival.

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Where to sleep

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