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Pozo Izquierdo kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Îles Canaries
Overview
Pozo Izquierdo is the centre of the Gran Canaria windsurfing and kitesurfing scene and one of the most iconic wind sports spots in Europe. Home to the PWA World Cup for decades, this stony beach on the SE coast is where world champions train and compete.
The island's circular geography and 2000m mountains create a powerful acceleration effect that channels and amplifies the NE trade wind along the east coast. Pozo receives some of the strongest and most consistent winds in the Canaries — 15–30+ knots regularly, sometimes exceeding 40 knots in summer.
Conditions are challenging: strong cross-shore to side-offshore wind, powerful waves breaking on a rocky shore, strong currents. This is a spot for experienced riders with excellent jump and wave riding conditions. The beach is stony (not sandy), and entry/exit requires care.
Spot forecast for Pozo Izquierdo
Sunrise 08:04 · Sunset 19:28
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.6 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.4 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
Pozo Izquierdo: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
464h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 464 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is November, at 15.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 64% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 22 °C. The wettest month is March, with 32 mm.
Monthly averages: Pozo Izquierdo
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | 163 h | 22 °C | 8 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 252 h | 22 °C | 1 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 199 h | 22 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 24.0 | 315 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 27.5 | 384 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 432 h | 26 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 464 h | 28 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 30.5 | 445 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 29.5 | 401 h | 27 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 265 h | 25 °C | 13 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 167 h | 25 °C | 11 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 215 h | 22 °C | 17 mm |
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Technical details of Pozo Izquierdo spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ENE, E.
Local association recommendations
Pozowinds PRO Center — windsurf/kite centre right at Pozo. Fanatic Boarders Centre at Bahía Feliz organizes excursions. AKBC (Association Kiteboard Canarias).
Spot functioning
Pozo is primarily a jump and wave spot. Waves come from the north, wind blows NE cross-shore to side-offshore = perfect for jumping off waves and wave riding.
Zoned: windsurfers dominate the main area. Kitesurfers ride more to the south (downwind). Check local rules.
Schools and rental at Pozo: Pozowinds PRO Center, Fanatic Boarders Centre (based at Bahía Feliz, excursions to Pozo).
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Year-round. PWA World Cup held annually (summer). Peak wind May–Sept.
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Waves 0.5–3m+. Rocky bottom near shore, sandy further out. Water 18–22°C. 3/2mm wetsuit, boots essential.
Parking
Southeast coast of Gran Canaria. From GC-1 motorway, exit at Vecindario/Doctoral and follow signs to Pozo Izquierdo. Parking right at the beach near the windsurf centre. ~30 min from Las Palmas airport.
Wind specificities
NE trade wind (Alisios), massively accelerated by the island's topography. The mountains create a crash-barrier effect that can double or triple wind speed. Cross-shore to side-offshore at Pozo.
15–30+ knots typical, up to 40+ knots peak summer. Kites 5–9m most days.
Best season: May–September (300+ planning days/year on the east coast). Winter still provides ~75% of planning days with slightly lighter wind.
Hazards
Strong wind: regularly 20–30+ knots, gusty. Overpowering for inexperienced riders.
Stony beach: rocky entry/exit, especially dangerous at high tide with shorebreak hitting rocks.
Currents: strong currents along the coast.
Waves: powerful waves breaking near shore. Board leash recommended.
NOT for beginners.
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