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Castelldefels kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Catalunya
Overview
Castelldefels is the main kitesurf beach of the Barcelona area — a 5 km south-facing sandy beach just 30 min from Barcelona center by direct train (R2 to Vilanova, stop "Platja de Castelldefels"). 10 min from Barcelona airport. One of only 3 official kite zones in all of Catalunya where kite is allowed in summer. Wide sandy strip, shallow water near shore, no rocks, no currents — super safe, perfect for beginners. The thermal Garbí (SW) picks up around noon-13h, blowing 12-20 knots side-onshore. Strongest in spring when land is hot but sea still cold. Very changeable conditions — flat/chop on Garbí days, waves on E/W days. Mojokite school and shop on site. Chiringuitos, showers, nightlife. Off-wind day? Barcelona is 15 min by train, or hike in the Parc Natural del Garraf.
Spot forecast for Castelldefels
Sunrise 08:09 · Sunset 19:04
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Castelldefels: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
228h
in June · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 228 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is November, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 97% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is March, with 134 mm.
Monthly averages: Castelldefels
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 49 h | 15 °C | 27 mm |
| February | 8.0 | 41 h | 16 °C | 27 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 139 h | 16 °C | 134 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 145 h | 18 °C | 75 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 187 h | 22 °C | 46 mm |
| June | 29.5 | 228 h | 27 °C | 44 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 218 h | 28 °C | 38 mm |
| August | 25.0 | 154 h | 29 °C | 23 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 109 h | 25 °C | 64 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 113 h | 22 °C | 95 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 35 h | 18 °C | 42 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 35 h | 15 °C | 84 mm |
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Technical details of Castelldefels spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Local association recommendations
Mojokite — Main kite school and shop. Lessons, rentals, kite zone management in summer. Located right at the beach/train station. mojokite.com — +34 657 488 060
Spot functioning
Season: Mid-February to mid-January (winter stop Jan-Feb). Best months: March-May and September-December.
Summer (June-Sept): Zone kite weekdays 15h-19h only. Thermal Garbí 12-18 kts. Foils from 7 kts, twintip from 14 kts.
Spring (March-May): BEST SEASON. Garbí strongest — land hot, sea cold. Wind picks up ~12-13h, stays good few hours. Good days most weeks.
Autumn (Sept-Dec): Excellent. Wind continues, less crowded, pleasant temps.
Hors saison: Kite libre sur toute la plage. More space, choose your spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 01/10 to 31/05
Kite libre hors saison - Open : from 01/06 to 30/09
Zone officielle - kite autorisé en semaine uniquement (lun-ven)
- Open : from 01/10 to 31/05
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat to small chop with Garbí (SW) — very manageable. Bigger waves with E (Llevant) or W winds — more powerful conditions. Sandy bottom, no rocks, no currents. Shallow near shore. Water 21-23°C summer, 13-16°C winter. Boardshort/shorty summer, 3/2 spring/autumn, 4/3-5/4 winter.
Parking
Multiple parking areas along the promenade. Free in low season. Showers available. Access by car via C-32 direction Tarragona. GPS: Passeig del Ferrocarril 54, 08860 Castelldefels. Weekend parking can be tricky — come early. By train: R2 from Barcelona (Franca/Passeig de Gràcia/Sants) to "Platja de Castelldefels" — every 30 min, 2-zone ticket ~2.80€. Walk out of station, look left — you're there!
Wind specificities
Garbí (SW thermal) — THE wind for Castelldefels. Side-onshore. Picks up ~12-13h. 12-20 knots, strongest March-May. Stable, gentle. Kites 10-12m most common. Flat/chop. Best wind for kite here.
E / NE (Llevant) — Onshore. Waves, more power. Stronger wind, 6-10m kites. More experience needed. Winter/autumn mainly.
W (Poniente) — Cross-offshore. Waves. Stronger. Experienced riders. Less frequent.
SE (Garbí variant) — Also good, slightly more onshore. Works well.
⚠️ Wind forecasts are generally accurate for Castelldefels — unlike Sant Pere where local thermals are underestimated.
Hazards
⚠️ Summer zone rules (June-Sept): kite zone only ~300m, weekdays only (lun-ven), 15h-19h. Must pick up a lycra vest at the info desk. Need liability insurance covering kitesurf. Sign rules form. Beginners NOT allowed in summer zone — must be able to stay upwind.
⚠️ Enter/exit water ONLY through the designated channel (200m) — no going downwind.
⚠️ Rescue service summer 16h-20h.
⚠️ Swimmers sometimes don't respect the sailing channel — watch out.
⚠️ On rainy days vehicle access to beach may be closed — park nearby and walk.
⚠️ Weekend parking can be tricky — plan extra time.
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