Balneario

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Sports

  • Kitesurfing
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Best season

  • April
  • -
  • October
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Level of riding

  • Advanced
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Kitesurfing styles

  • Freeride
  • Freestyle
  • Big air
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Windsurfing styles

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Wingfoiling styles

Balneario is one of the most famous spots in the world, hosting the renowned Full Power Tarifa competition. It’s known for its powerful winds, which can reach up to 45-50 knots. Just a heads up, though—the wind conditions can be pretty unpredictable here, so this spot is really only for you professional kitesurfers looking to nail those big air tricks!

Information

Water conditions — Flat Choppy Deep water

Water temperature — 17°C to 22°C

Best tide for riding — Any time

Bodywear — Shorts or long wetsuit 3/2

Staging Area — Beach

Traffic — Crowded

Schools nearby — Kite schools

Dangers zones — Take turns when jumping and be mindful of the rocks, as well as the layout of the spot and how you navigate it while surfing

Access to the spot — Parking available – also accessible by taxi, bus or on foot

Average wind speed — 25-40 knots

Wind type — Strong and gusty

Wind working direction — E

Riding directions — Offshore or side-offshore

Stats

Number Windy Days per Month

  • Light wind (11+ knots)
  • Moderate wind (17+ knots)
  • Strong wind (22+ knots)
  • Very strong (28+ knots)
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