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Playa Del Trabucador kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Catalunya
Overview
Playa del Trabucador is one of the most beautiful kite spots in Spain and one of only 3 official zones in Catalunya — kite allowed year-round without restriction. A stunning 6.5 km wild sand spit in the Delta de l'Ebre Natural Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The spit separates the Mediterranean from the enormous Alfacs lagoon (7 km long, 3 km wide) — flat water one side, open sea the other. The lagoon is consistently shallow enough to stand for the first 50-100m, making it one of the safest and easiest spots to learn in all of Spain. 2h drive from Barcelona, 1h from Reus-Tarragona airport. Flamingos, rice paddies, bird watching, cycling — the delta is a paradise beyond kite. Incredible seafood (rice dishes, langoustines) in nearby Sant Carles de la Ràpita.
Spot forecast for Playa Del Trabucador
Sunrise 08:13 · Sunset 19:10
Next tides
- Low tide · 0.1 m
- High tide · 0.2 m
- Low tide · 0.1 m
- High tide · 0.1 m
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Playa Del Trabucador: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
282h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 282 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is January, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is October, with 172 mm.
Monthly averages: Playa Del Trabucador
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 87 h | 15 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 128 h | 17 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 24.0 | 178 h | 17 °C | 81 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 215 h | 20 °C | 27 mm |
| May | 29.0 | 268 h | 24 °C | 25 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 255 h | 28 °C | 23 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 282 h | 30 °C | 37 mm |
| August | 30.0 | 228 h | 31 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 28.0 | 178 h | 27 °C | 99 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 110 h | 23 °C | 172 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 114 h | 19 °C | 84 mm |
| December | 14.0 | 99 h | 15 °C | 79 mm |
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Technical details of Playa Del Trabucador spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WNW, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
Spirit Kite School — On site at Trabucador. Courses and rentals.
La Central del Kite — On site. Courses and rentals.
Deltakitesup — Based in Sant Carles de la Ràpita. All levels. rocroi.com
Spot functioning
Year-round, no restrictions.
Spring/Summer (April-July): BEST SEASON. Garbí thermal S→SW, picks up ~13h, 12-20 knots. Strongest thermal in the region — the flat delta amplifies it. Kites 10-15m (75kg).
Autumn/Winter: Mestral NW, strong and gusty (can reach 30-50 kts). Kites 6-9m. Also Llevant E — onshore on ocean side, chaotic waves.
Lagoon: Flat water always. Shallow, you can stand. Schools on the right side of the jetty, experienced riders to the left. Deep enough for windsurf fins on the left.
Ocean side: Waves, bigger launching area. Levante E creates onshore waves here.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Lagoon: Flat water, shallow (you can stand 50-100m out). Sandy bottom. Warm in summer — no wetsuit needed. Stinging algae and weevers present — wear lycra + booties. Perfect for freestyle, beginners, freeride.
Ocean: Small to medium Mediterranean waves. Sandy. Choppy with Llevant.
Water temp: 22-26°C summer (no wetsuit lagoon), 13-16°C winter (5/4mm recommended Oct-May). Air 8-35°C.
Parking
Sandy car park at the start of the spit. Free. Or drive further along the spit and park wherever you like to escape the crowds. ⚠️ Beware: strong winds + high tides can flood the spit — don't park too low! Nearest town: Sant Carles de la Ràpita (~15 min). Campsites: Camping La Tancada (simple, economic, close — bring mosquito repellent!). Accommodation in Sant Carles de la Ràpita — economic area.
Wind specificities
Garbí (S→SW thermal) — BEST WIND. April-July. Starts ~13h from the south, veers southwest. 12-20 knots, side-onshore on the lagoon. Strongest thermal in the region — flat delta amplifies it. Kites 10-15m (75kg).
Mestral (NW) — Autumn/winter/spring. Strong 15-50 knots, gusty (comes from mountains). Directly onshore on the lagoon. Kites 6-9m. Powerful conditions, experienced riders.
Llevant (E) — Onshore on ocean side, chaotic waves. ⚠️ Power lines along beach become hazardous. Lagoon sheltered from this direction.
N (Tramuntana) — Winter. Strong. Better at Riumar (18 km north) where it's cross-shore.
Hazards
⚠️ Stinging algae hidden among normal algae in the lagoon — wear a lycra and/or leggings to avoid being stung.
⚠️ Greater weevers (vives) buried in the shore sand — wear booties!
⚠️ No rescue service — be self-sufficient.
⚠️ Strong winds + high tides can FLOOD the entire spit — beware, your car too!
⚠️ Electric powerlines along the ocean side beach — hazard for kiters, especially with onshore Llevant wind.
⚠️ Launching area on lagoon side is limited — wrap your lines when kite is on sand.
⚠️ No services on the spit outside summer (no water, no shade, no toilets). Beach bar only in summer.
⚠️ Mosquitos can be fierce near marshes — bring repellent if camping nearby (Camping La Tancada).
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