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Hurricane Hotel kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Andalucía
Overview
Hurricane Hotel — iconic landmark dividing Los Lances from Valdevaqueros. Rocky 500m stretch. Poniente waves, Levante flat. Close to the famous hotel. Forbidden summer. Intermediate to advanced — rocks.
Spot forecast for Hurricane Hotel
Sunrise 08:33 · Sunset 19:40
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- 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
Hurricane Hotel: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
285h
in March · 28 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in March: 27 rideable days a month and 285 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is December, at 17.5 days.
Kiting is forbidden here from 15/06 to 15/09. Kite interdit / Kite forbidden summer
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 16 °C. The wettest month is March, with 344 mm.
Monthly averages: Hurricane Hotel
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 177 h | 17 °C | 86 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 170 h | 18 °C | 78 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 285 h | 17 °C | 344 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 281 h | 20 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 279 h | 23 °C | 18 mm |
| June closed | 25.5 | 307 h | 26 °C | 6 mm |
| July closed | 21.5 | 240 h | 29 °C | 0 mm |
| August closed | 22.0 | 275 h | 30 °C | 4 mm |
| September closed | 23.0 | 235 h | 26 °C | 10 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 229 h | 23 °C | 111 mm |
| November | 19.0 | 172 h | 20 °C | 104 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 156 h | 16 °C | 118 mm |
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Technical details of Hurricane Hotel spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Local association recommendations
Watersports center directly on site at the Hurricane Hotel.
Offers: windsurf/kitesurf equipment rental, lessons, shuttles to other spots (Valdevaqueros, Dos Mares) depending on conditions.
Kids lessons available when conditions permit.
Spot functioning
The spot works with both main wind directions:
With Poniente: Ideal conditions. Side-onshore wind, safe. The beach is wide and offers enough space. Choppy water with occasional swell.
With Levante: More technical. Wind blows slightly offshore, meaning if something goes wrong, you'll drift out to sea (towards Morocco!). Flatter water but demanding conditions.
The spot serves as a transition point: you can easily reach Los Lances to the south or Valdevaqueros to the north depending on daily conditions.
Tides: The spot is tide-affected. At low tide, more space on the beach.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Closed : from 15/06 to 15/09
Kite interdit / Kite forbidden summer
Spot rideable year-round thanks to 300+ wind days annually.
High season: April to October - best conditions, but very crowded in July-August.
Spring/Autumn: Ideal period - good wind, fewer people, pleasant temperatures.
Winter: November to February - less wind, more rain, but accessible and uncrowded. Good swell for surfing.
- Closed : from 15/06 to 15/09
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Type: Atlantic Ocean / Strait of Gibraltar
Bottom: Sand with rocky areas - caution required
Water conditions:
With Poniente: choppy with occasional swell and small waves (wave freestyle popular)
With Levante: flatter, offshore wind smooths the waves
Water temperature: 17-20°C - wetsuit required (shorty in summer, 4/3 or 5/4 in winter). Water is colder with Poniente (Atlantic currents) and warmer with Levante (Mediterranean currents).
Parking
Parking available near the hotel with direct beach access.
Warning in high season: From July to August, parking can be very difficult along the entire Tarifa coast. Arrive early to find a spot.
Traffic can also be very heavy in summer - allow extra time for travel along the coast.
Wind specificities
Two main winds dominate in Tarifa:
Poniente (West): Side-onshore wind from the Atlantic. Steady and consistent, between 10-25 knots. Cooler than Levante. Ideal for relaxed sessions and learning. Can generate chop and swell.
Levante (East): Offshore to cross-shore wind from the Mediterranean. Hot, powerful and gusty, between 20-40+ knots. Flattens the water but blows towards open sea. Reserved for experienced riders.
The Venturi effect created by the Strait of Gibraltar (14 km between Europe and Africa) significantly amplifies wind strength in this area.
Season: Wind year-round, best conditions from March to September with 15-25 knots average and peaks in summer.
Hazards
Rocky areas: Watch out for rocks near the beach and in the water. The spot is not recommended for beginners for this reason.
Offshore wind with Levante: Serious risk of drifting out to sea. If something goes wrong (broken lines, lost kite), you'll be carried towards Morocco.
Rescue boat: It's strongly recommended to buy a "Sea Angels" pass (~€30) from kite shops. This pass covers rescue boat service if needed. Without a pass, rescue costs €100+!
Chop: Conditions can be difficult for waterstart, especially for beginners.
Currents: Strait currents can be significant. Water is often cool (17-20°C) due to Atlantic currents.
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