Spain · Canarias
27.85 | -15.41
Salinas de Arinaga (Bahía de Formas) is a flat water haven downwind from the town of Arinaga on the east coast. Protected by a tongue of land, it offers flat water inside the bay — perfect for beginners and intermediate riders to practice waterstart, gybes, and speed.
Wind is as strong as Pozo Izquierdo but the sheltered bay keeps the water flat. Further out, chop and occasional swell provide variety. The beach is pebbly but sandy further in the water.
A universal spot for all levels, and the go-to alternative when you want strong wind without big waves.
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 25 °C. It peaks in March, with 305 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 38% 22-30 knots · 53% 30-40 knots · 8% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 22 and 30 knots — 53% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 21 °C. The wettest month is February, with 4 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7 | 234 h | 21 °C | 2 mm |
| February | 25.3 | 230 h | 21 °C | 4 mm |
| March | 29.0 | 305 h | 23 °C | 4 mm |
| April | 26.3 | 280 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| May | 28.3 | 316 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 27.7 | 287 h | 25 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 283 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0 | 303 h | 30 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 26.3 | 291 h | 26 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 28.7 | 274 h | 27 °C | 1 mm |
| November | 25.7 | 225 h | 26 °C | 2 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 237 h | 23 °C | 2 mm |
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Flat water inside the bay = freeride, freestyle, slalom, speed, beginners. Chop and small swell outside. Fanatic Boarders Centre organizes excursions here from Bahía Feliz.
Open all year round
Year-round. Best May–Sept. Also April–October.
Beginner
Flat inside bay, choppy to small waves outside. Pebbly entry, sandy bottom in water. 18–22°C.
Downwind from Arinaga town, east coast. Take GC-65. Parking at the shore. Can be tricky on weekends.
NE trade wind, same strength as Pozo but gustier. Better when wind turns slightly east. 15–30 knots. Kites 6–10m.
Strong wind (same as Pozo). Stay inside the bay if beginner — outside is open ocean with chop and swell.
Pebbly shore entry.
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