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Tarifa

Tarifa

61% Kiteable
Avg 12 kts
Best: July
Spain
Windy Days

291

days w/ any hour ≥ 12 kts

Kiteable Days

224

61% — sessions of 3+ hours

Premium Days

84

days powered up ≥ 18 kts

Avg Wind Speed

12 kts

Gusts avg 21 kts

Best Month

July

25.2 kiteable days

Consistency

Good

Monthly Wind Overview

Kiteable Days Premium Days (18+ kts)
Jan
19 kiteable days
7 premium days (18+ kts)
Feb
20 kiteable days
10 premium days (18+ kts)
Mar
22 kiteable days
10 premium days (18+ kts)
Apr
23 kiteable days
10 premium days (18+ kts)
May
23 kiteable days
9 premium days (18+ kts)
Jun
25 kiteable days
8 premium days (18+ kts)
Jul
25 kiteable days
10 premium days (18+ kts)
Aug
20 kiteable days
7 premium days (18+ kts)
Sep
11 kiteable days
3 premium days (18+ kts)
Oct
13 kiteable days
4 premium days (18+ kts)
Nov
10 kiteable days
1 premium days (18+ kts)
Dec
12 kiteable days
4 premium days (18+ kts)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly Details

January

Avg Wind

12 kts

Kiteable days

19 days

62% of the month

Premium days

7 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 12 kts
Avg gust 21 kts
Strong gust 47 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 44%
Direction WNW
Temperature 56°F
Humidity 78%

February

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

20 days

70% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 23 kts
Strong gust 50 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 46%
Direction ENE
Temperature 58°F
Humidity 79%

March

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

22 days

70% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 23 kts
Strong gust 51 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 44%
Direction SW
Temperature 59°F
Humidity 78%

April

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

23 days

76% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 24 kts
Strong gust 53 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 38%
Direction SW
Temperature 62°F
Humidity 76%

May

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

23 days

74% of the month

Premium days

9 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 24 kts
Strong gust 58 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 32%
Direction NW
Temperature 66°F
Humidity 73%

June

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

25 days

84% of the month

Premium days

8 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 24 kts
Strong gust 51 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 31%
Direction W
Temperature 71°F
Humidity 72%

July

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

25 days

81% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 24 kts
Strong gust 54 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 26%
Direction NW
Temperature 75°F
Humidity 73%

August

Avg Wind

12 kts

Kiteable days

20 days

64% of the month

Premium days

7 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 12 kts
Avg gust 21 kts
Strong gust 47 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 30%
Direction ENE
Temperature 76°F
Humidity 75%

September

Avg Wind

10 kts

Kiteable days

11 days

36% of the month

Premium days

3 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 10 kts
Avg gust 18 kts
Strong gust 37 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 37%
Direction ENE
Temperature 73°F
Humidity 76%

October

Avg Wind

10 kts

Kiteable days

13 days

42% of the month

Premium days

4 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 10 kts
Avg gust 19 kts
Strong gust 36 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 46%
Direction E
Temperature 69°F
Humidity 79%

November

Avg Wind

9 kts

Kiteable days

10 days

35% of the month

Premium days

1 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 9 kts
Avg gust 16 kts
Strong gust 35 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 44%
Direction W
Temperature 62°F
Humidity 79%

December

Avg Wind

10 kts

Kiteable days

12 days

39% of the month

Premium days

4 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 10 kts
Avg gust 17 kts
Strong gust 38 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 45%
Direction NW
Temperature 59°F
Humidity 79%

Wind Details

Prevailing Direction

Variable Channelled / strait

Avg Wind Speed

12 kts

Avg Gust

21 kts

Strong Gust

58 kts

typical peak (p99)

Recommended Kite Sizes

12–14m
Typical
12–14m
Peak season

Based on ~75kg rider. Varies with weight and kite model.

Weather Context

Avg Temperature
66°F
Avg Precipitation
0.0 in
Years of Data
9 years

Weather data provided by Visual Crossing

About This Spot

Tarifa, Spain is known as the 'Wind Capital of Europe'. Consistent wind, warm water, and stunning coastline make it a top kiteboarding destination.

Contributed by Kite Corner

Location

36.0340°, -5.6336°

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