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Tarifa

Tarifa

60% Kiteable
Avg 12 kts
Best: June
Spain
Windy Days

289

days w/ any hour ≥ 12 kts

Kiteable Days

220

60% — sessions of 3+ hours

Premium Days

81

days powered up ≥ 18 kts

Avg Wind Speed

12 kts

Gusts avg 22 kts

Best Month

June

25.1 kiteable days

Consistency

Good

Monthly Wind Overview

Kiteable Days Premium Days (18+ kts)
Jan
18 kiteable days
6 premium days (18+ kts)
Feb
20 kiteable days
9 premium days (18+ kts)
Mar
21 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
8 premium days (18+ kts)
Sep
11 kiteable days
3 premium days (18+ kts)
Oct
12 kiteable days
4 premium days (18+ kts)
Nov
10 kiteable days
1 premium days (18+ kts)
Dec
12 kiteable days
3 premium days (18+ kts)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly Details

January

Avg Wind

12 kts

Kiteable days

18 days

59% of the month

Premium days

6 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 12 kts
Avg gust 20 kts
Strong gust 47 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 44%
Direction WNW
Temperature 56°F
Humidity 77%

February

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

20 days

68% of the month

Premium days

9 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 23 kts
Strong gust 52 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 48%
Direction ENE
Temperature 58°F
Humidity 79%

March

Avg Wind

13 kts

Kiteable days

21 days

69% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 13 kts
Avg gust 23 kts
Strong gust 52 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 45%
Direction SW
Temperature 59°F
Humidity 77%

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 25 kts
Strong gust 60 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 40%
Direction S
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 25 kts
Strong gust 57 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 33%
Direction WNW
Temperature 66°F
Humidity 72%

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 52 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 31%
Direction WSW
Temperature 71°F
Humidity 72%

July

Avg Wind

14 kts

Kiteable days

25 days

80% of the month

Premium days

10 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 14 kts
Avg gust 25 kts
Strong gust 57 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 27%
Direction NNE
Temperature 75°F
Humidity 73%

August

Avg Wind

13 kts

Kiteable days

20 days

65% of the month

Premium days

8 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 13 kts
Avg gust 22 kts
Strong gust 51 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 31%
Direction ENE
Temperature 76°F
Humidity 75%

September

Avg Wind

10 kts

Kiteable days

11 days

35% 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

12 days

39% of the month

Premium days

4 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 10 kts
Avg gust 19 kts
Strong gust 38 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 47%
Direction E
Temperature 69°F
Humidity 79%

November

Avg Wind

9 kts

Kiteable days

10 days

34% 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 46%
Direction W
Temperature 62°F
Humidity 78%

December

Avg Wind

10 kts

Kiteable days

12 days

40% of the month

Premium days

3 days

18+ kts

Avg wind 10 kts
Avg gust 18 kts
Strong gust 39 kts
Precipitation 0.0 in
Cloud cover 47%
Direction N
Temperature 59°F
Humidity 80%

Wind Details

Prevailing Direction

Variable Channelled / strait

Avg Wind Speed

12 kts

Avg Gust

22 kts

Strong Gust

60 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
10 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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