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Les Deveses, Denia kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Comunidad Valenciana
Overview
Les Deveses is the most famous summer kitesurf spot in the Comunitat Valenciana and arguably the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast. Located at the natural border between Dénia and Oliva, at the mouth of the Racons river. Fine sand, shallow water, gentle conditions — a dream for freeride and learning. The Garbí thermal blows here with remarkable consistency from March to September, picking up late morning and lasting until sunset. Compared to southern Alicante spots, the Garbí is less gusty here — very comfortable to sail from shore. Protected dune landscape with clear turquoise waters. Surrounded by orange groves and the Montgó Natural Park. Multiple campings and apartments along the beach. 1.5h north of Alicante, 1h south of Valencia, 2h from Barcelona.
Spot forecast for Les Deveses, Denia
Sunrise 08:18 · Sunset 19:09
Next tides
- Low tide · 0.1 m
- High tide · 0.1 m
- Low tide · 0.1 m
- High tide · 0.1 m
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Les Deveses, Denia: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
217h
in July · 30 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 217 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 98% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is October, with 185 mm.
Monthly averages: Les Deveses, Denia
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0 | 7 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 13 h | 18 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 67 h | 18 °C | 130 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 103 h | 21 °C | 18 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 160 h | 25 °C | 16 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 178 h | 30 °C | 7 mm |
| July | 30.0 | 217 h | 32 °C | 14 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 154 h | 32 °C | 10 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 137 h | 28 °C | 42 mm |
| October | 7.5 | 41 h | 24 °C | 185 mm |
| November | 1.0 | 4 h | 20 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 1.0 | 4 h | 16 °C | 108 mm |
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Technical details of Les Deveses, Denia spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Local association recommendations
F-One Proshopcenter — Kite school and shop in Oliva/Dénia area. F-One brand center. Courses and rentals.
Costa Blanca Kitesurf — School in Dénia area.
Spot functioning
Spring/Summer (March-September): BEST SEASON. Garbí thermal SE 12-20 kts, picks up ~11-12h, peaks 14-18h, dies at sunset. Very consistent. Strongest in spring (March-June) when land heats but sea is still cool. July-August lighter but still reliable.
Autumn (October-November): Transition. Still some thermal days. Llevant E storms bring waves.
Winter (November-March): NOT the best here — Garbí absent. Switch to Punta Molins (Dénia) 10 min south for W/NW terral winds 25-40 kts. Or Espigón Norte.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat to small chop with Garbí — very manageable, ideal freeride. Perfect 0.5m waves when thermal is strong — great for strapless. Sandy bottom, no rocks. Shallow near shore. No tide, minimal current (except river mouth). Water 22-27°C summer (boardshort), 14-17°C winter (4/3). Crystal clear turquoise.
Parking
Road parallel to the river provides access. Campings along the beach (easy access). Free parking areas along the beach road. Closest towns: Dénia (10 min), Oliva (5 min). Girona/Barcelona 2h north, Valencia 1h, Alicante 1.5h south.
Wind specificities
Garbí (SE thermal) — THE wind. Side-onshore from the right. 12-20 kts, very consistent March-September. Less gusty here than in southern Alicante — comfortable sailing. Picks up ~11-12h, peaks 14-18h. Kites 9-12m spring, 12-15m summer (75kg). Foil from 8-10 kts.
Llebeig (SW) — Similar to Garbí but more side-shore. Also thermal. Good conditions.
Llevant (E) — Onshore. Waves. More power. Autumn/winter. Kites 7-10m.
Gregal (NE) — Waves, winter storms. More advanced conditions.
⚠️ Winter: NO thermal here — go to Punta Molins (W/NW) or Espigón Norte.
Hazards
⚠️ Kite restricted in summer — authorized zones only, respect the marked areas.
⚠️ Current at river mouth (Racons) — don't kite directly in the outflow.
⚠️ When Garbí is light, hydrofoilers dominate — share space respectfully.
⚠️ Occasional jellyfish in summer.
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