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Tarifa - Los Lances kitesurf spot
Spain · Andalusia
Overview
Los Lances is one of the most renowned and emblematic kitesurfing spots in Tarifa, located on the Spanish Atlantic coast. Here is a complete description of this exceptional spot:
Location and access
Los Lances stretches for about 4 kilometers along the coast, from Rio Jara to Arte Vida, near Tarifa in the direction of Cadiz. The beach has 2 public parking lots accessible by foot from the beach, with several entrances from the national road.
Beach characteristics
The beach consists of fine white sand with some small stones in places. The seabed is mostly pure sand, with mixed stones more to the north of Los Lances beach. This wide and clean beach has no rocks and offers perfect conditions for learning kitesurfing.
Organization and practice areas
Kitesurfing is allowed all year round. Between June 15 and September 15, kite zones are delimited along the beach. The beach is divided into several sectors:
- A learning area exclusively reserved for kitesurfing schools, extending from the north to Chiringuito Agua
- A free navigation area between Chiringuito Agua and the border separating Los Lances North and South, at the level of Rio Jara
- The southern area, near the town, is forbidden for kitesurfing from June 15 to September 15, a period exclusively dedicated to swimming
Services and equipment
The spot has 5 bars (some open all year round, others 8 months a year), private showers, air compressors for kites provided by most bars. A rescue boat is available during the high season (See the paragraph about tarifa rescue)
Best period
You can kite all year round at Los Lances, as it is mild even in winter and the wind blows in both summer and winter. The best period would be between April and June, as thermals are more likely to support the wind and the mass of summer tourists is not yet present.
Los Lances is therefore a world-class reference spot for kitesurfing, offering varied conditions suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced kitesurfers, in an exceptional natural setting in the heart of Andalusia.
Spot forecast for Tarifa - Los Lances
Sunrise 08:35 · Sunset 19:38
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.9 km from the spot.
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m
- Sunday 25 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.1 m
- Monday 26 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.1 m
Tarifa - Los Lances: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
266h
in April · 26.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are April, March and May, at 26 rideable days and 20 °C. The low point is December, at 15.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is March, with 344 mm.
Monthly averages: Tarifa - Los Lances
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 | 153 h | 17 °C | 86 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 160 h | 18 °C | 78 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 223 h | 18 °C | 344 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 266 h | 20 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 274 h | 23 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 298 h | 26 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 236 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 258 h | 30 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.0 | 224 h | 26 °C | 10 mm |
| October | 22.0 | 213 h | 23 °C | 111 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 154 h | 20 °C | 104 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 135 h | 16 °C | 118 mm |
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Technical details of Tarifa - Los Lances spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, WSW, W.
Local association recommendations
If you decide to navigate with Levante, don't forget to get your rescue pass in case of problems: https://www.tarifarescue.com/
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Parking
Large parking along the beach and chiringitos (beach bars) open from May to October.
Wind specificities
Los Lances works particularly well with two main types of winds:
Poniente wind (West): This very regular wind normally blows onshore/side-onshore about 40% of the days. It generally generates choppy conditions with small 1-meter waves and constant wind.
Levante wind (East): Present about 50% of the days, it blows side-offshore and normally generates a completely flat sea with all wind intensities. However, with the levante, the wind becomes offshore, making conditions more complex for less experienced riders.
The Poniente is a stable wind generally between 15 and 20 knots blowing Side On Shore, coming from the Atlantic, it has a slight tendency to bring swell or even waves in winter.
The Levante is a powerful and strong wind generally between 20 and 30 knots blowing Side-Off Shore coming from the Mediterranean. It tends to make the sea totally Flat.
Beware, with Levante, security boats are present throughout the year on Los Lances. To benefit from this service, you will need to get a rescue card to slip under your wetsuit, valid for one year and can be purchased in any kite school in Tarifa or Chiringito.
Hazards
No specific dangers on the water or obstacles.
With Levante (North-East) it is necessary to walk a bit towards the south of the beach to find a more constant and stable wind as it can be disturbed by the terrain on the northern part of the beach.
Rescue boat schedule:
From March to April from 11am to 6pm
From May to October from 11am – 8pm.
From November to February from 11am to 5pm.
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