Technical details of San Pere El Pescador spot

Spot functioning

Year-round, no restrictions at Can Martinet zone (~300m). In summer, kite only in the 3 official zones in the bay. Low season: kite anywhere on the 7 km beach.
Spring (March-June): BEST SEASON. Garbí strongest + occasional Tramuntana. Windier than summer. Kites 9-13m (75kg).
Summer (July-Aug): Garbí thermal afternoon, 12-18 kts. Lighter than spring. Kites 11-15m. Lazy mornings possible — wind from ~13h.
Autumn: Tramuntana starts kicking in. Garbí still present. Mix of both — very windy period.
Winter: Tramuntana dominant, 20-50+ kts. Schools closed. Self-rescue mandatory. Wing season.
ION CLUB and CBCM operate spring to autumn.

On the water

Flat up to 20m offshore, then progressively choppy. No rocks, no stones — safe bottom. Small Mediterranean chop/waves with stronger wind. No tide, no current. Water 15-25°C depending on season. Shorty/boardshort summer, 3/2 spring/autumn, 4/3 winter.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

One of only 3 kite zones in Catalunya open in summer. Can Martinet zone (~300m) operates year-round. In high season (June-Sept), kite only in official zones. Low season: entire 7 km beach available. ION CLUB: spring to autumn. Schools: April-October.

Parking

Campsites along the beach (La Ballena Alegre, La Gaviota, etc.). ION CLUB inside La Ballena Alegre camping — low season: park inside; high season: 3h free parking at reception with ION CLUB voucher. Access via AP-7 exit 5 (L'Escala/Empúries).

Hazards

⚠️ Tramuntana can exceed 50-60 knots — experts only, never underestimate.
⚠️ In summer, kite only in official zones — fines otherwise. Three zones in the bay.
⚠️ Wind forecasts often underestimate local thermal — check with local schools for accurate conditions.
⚠️ Garbí slightly gusty near shore — steadier 200m out.

Wind specificities

Garbí (SW/SE thermal) — Spring/summer. The main wind. Picks up in afternoon, 12-20 knots, side-onshore from the right. Stable and moderate. Ideal for beginners/intermediates. Slightly gusty near shore, steadier further out. Kites 9-13m spring, 11-15m summer (75kg).
Tramuntana (N/NW) — Autumn/winter/spring. Descends from the Pyrenees. Very strong 20-50+ knots, gusty. Side-offshore from left. EXPERTS ONLY. Hard to predict but once it arrives, stays 2-3 days. Kites 5-9m². More wings seen recently in Tramuntana.
⚠️ North of the bay (Roses town itself) is NOT ideal for kite — Tramuntana is offshore, thermal is onshore. Stay south of Empuriabrava.

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