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La Patacona kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Comunidad Valenciana
Overview
La Patacona — spring/autumn/winter spot north of Valencia city, in Alboraya. Famous for Tramuntana (N) which blows with particular intensity here from end of summer through spring — strong waves, head-on attacks. Also Gregal NE and Llevant E in winter. Kite restricted summer (lots of bathers). Intermediate to advanced.
Spot forecast for La Patacona
Sunrise 08:16 · Sunset 19:15
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La Patacona: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
135h
in July · 18.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in July: 17 rideable days a month and 135 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is February, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is October, with 252 mm.
Monthly averages: La Patacona
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 32 h | 17 °C | 24 mm |
| February | 3.5 | 18 h | 17 °C | 14 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 97 h | 17 °C | 128 mm |
| April | 9.5 | 64 h | 19 °C | 15 mm |
| May | 17.0 | 117 h | 22 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 17.5 | 113 h | 26 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 18.5 | 135 h | 29 °C | 21 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 97 h | 29 °C | 6 mm |
| September | 12.0 | 80 h | 26 °C | 143 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 74 h | 23 °C | 252 mm |
| November | 7.5 | 58 h | 19 °C | 50 mm |
| December | 9.0 | 57 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
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Technical details of La Patacona spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
Local kite community active autumn through spring. No major school on site — schools in the Valencia area.
Spot functioning
Autumn/Winter/Spring spot — NOT a summer spot (bathers, restrictions).
Autumn (Sept-Nov): BEST. Tramuntana N kicks in with intensity, strong waves, head-on wind attack for maneuvers. Also Llevant E, Gregal NE.
Winter (Dec-Feb): Gregal NE and Llevant E common. Strong storms. Cold but rideable with 5/4mm. Waves.
Spring (Mar-May): Tramuntana still blowing. Also early thermal days SE. Transition period — can be excellent.
Summer (Jun-Aug): AVOID — bathers, restrictions, thermal too light for this orientation.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Waves — this is a WAVE spot, not flat water. Tramuntana N creates strong waves that you can attack almost head-on — excellent for wave riding and maneuvers. Gregal NE and Llevant E also generate swell. Sandy bottom, no rocks. Water 14-16°C winter (5/4mm), 17-20°C autumn/spring (4/3 or 3/2), 23-26°C summer. Shore break on storm days.
Parking
Urban beach in Alboraya, just north of Valencia city. Street parking along the promenade. Tram and bus from Valencia center. Chiringuitos and restaurants along the beach. Very easy access from Valencia city — 15 min by tram/bus.
Wind specificities
Tramuntana (N) — THE wind that made La Patacona famous. Blows with particular intensity north of Valencia city from end of summer through spring. Onshore, generates strong waves. Head-on attack facilitates maneuvers — highly valued by kitesurfers and windsurfers. 15-30+ kts. Kites 7-10m.
Gregal (NE) — Winter. Side-onshore. Strong, waves. Common during storms. Advanced.
Llevant (E) — Winter. Onshore, swell. Powerful days. Advanced.
SE (Garbí thermal) — Spring/early autumn. Lighter, side-shore. Less consistent here than further south (Cullera/Oliva).
⚠️ Valencia city spots work best with N/NE/E winds — thermal SE/S is much better further south on the coast.
Hazards
⚠️ Lots of bathers in summer — kite restricted/forbidden summer months.
⚠️ Tramuntana N generates strong waves — can be powerful, not for beginners on wave days.
⚠️ Shore break on storm days — entering/exiting water tricky with big kite.
⚠️ Current on strong Llevant E days — stay aware of drift.
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