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Las Cucharas is the premier windsurf and kitesurf spot on the east coast of Lanzarote, located in the tourist resort of Costa Teguise. It's a beach in a semi-enclosed bay with an outer reef that creates left-hand waves breaking away from the shore.
The spot has hosted the Windsurf World Championship and is famous for its consistent conditions. The NE trade wind blows side-onshore, providing excellent wave riding and bump-and-jump conditions.
Las Cucharas is popular with all levels but can get very crowded during peak season with windsurfers, kitesurfers, foilers, and tourists. The tourist infrastructure of Costa Teguise is right at the beach with hotels, restaurants, and shops.
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 24 °C. It peaks in July, with 403 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 30% 22-30 knots · 60% 30-40 knots · 10% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 22 and 30 knots — 60% 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 September, with 12 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 | 25.7 | 240 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 247 h | 21 °C | 3 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 326 h | 21 °C | 1 mm |
| April | 28.7 | 334 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| May | 29.7 | 365 h | 23 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 29.7 | 370 h | 24 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 30.7 | 403 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 30.7 | 397 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 29.3 | 325 h | 26 °C | 12 mm |
| October | 26.3 | 266 h | 26 °C | 3 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 224 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| December | 27.3 | 236 h | 21 °C | 4 mm |
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Launch from the sandy beach. Left-hand waves break over the outer reef, offering excellent wave riding. Between sets, choppy to flat sections for freestyle. Schools available for lessons and rental.
Open all year round
Year-round. Best wind: May–September. Former Windsurf World Championship venue.
Intermediate
Left-hand waves 0.5–2m over outer reef. Sandy beach, reef offshore. Water 18–22°C. 3/2mm wetsuit.
In Costa Teguise, east coast of Lanzarote. ~15 min from Arrecife airport. Easy parking in the resort area. All amenities nearby.
NE trade wind (Alisios) blows side-onshore. 15–25 knots in season. Kites 8–12m. Best May–September. One of the most consistent spots on the east coast.
Crowded: during peak season, the spot fills with multiple sports. Watch for other riders.
Outer reef: waves break over reef offshore. Respect the break zone.
Rocky sections: some rocks in the water, especially at low tide.
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