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Corconte kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Spain · Cantabria
Overview
Corconte / Embalse del Ebro is the best inland kite spot in northern Spain. A large reservoir at 839m altitude, 50 km south of Santander, shared between Cantabria and Castilla y León. Flat freshwater, no waves, no swimmers, no boats — a kitesurf paradise.
Two main zones: Corconte (northeast side, Cantabria) works best with SW wind; and Cabañas de Virtus (southeast side, Burgos) works best with N wind. Between them, they cover most wind directions. Mainly a summer spot (June-September) due to water levels and conditions.
Spot forecast for Corconte
Sunrise 08:35 · Sunset 19:25
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Corconte: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
107h
in March · 12.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in March: 8 rideable days a month and 107 hours of usable wind, at 10 °C. The low point is August, at 0.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 44% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 219 mm.
Monthly averages: Corconte
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 46 h | 8 °C | 130 mm |
| February | 6.5 | 44 h | 9 °C | 144 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 107 h | 9 °C | 136 mm |
| April | 7.0 | 72 h | 13 °C | 107 mm |
| May | 3.0 | 21 h | 14 °C | 131 mm |
| June | 3.0 | 15 h | 19 °C | 67 mm |
| July | 1.5 | 5 h | 21 °C | 34 mm |
| August | 0.5 | 5 h | 23 °C | 19 mm |
| September | 3.0 | 17 h | 18 °C | 83 mm |
| October | 8.5 | 53 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
| November | 7.5 | 62 h | 11 °C | 173 mm |
| December | 6.0 | 37 h | 7 °C | 219 mm |
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Technical details of Corconte spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Local association recommendations
Northwind Company — Base at Corconte and Cabañas de Virtus. Kite and wingfoil courses on the reservoir. northwindcompany.com
Also pioneers of kitesurfing on the Ebro reservoir since early 2000s.
Spot functioning
Summer spot (June-September) — best conditions when thermal winds combine with reservoir water level. The spot is very dependent on water level — launch areas move with the shore. Corconte zone: SW wind, September-October, gusty and often strong. Cabañas de Virtus zone: N onshore or side, thermal in summer, gusty. Shallow throughout — standing-depth.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat freshwater. Shallow — standing-depth in most areas. Sandy/muddy bottom. No waves, no swell. Water temperature cooler than coast due to altitude. No swimmers, no boats — pure kite space.
Parking
Parking at Corconte on the Cantabria side. Cabañas de Virtus access on the Burgos side. Both spots easily accessible by car — about 1 hour from Santander.
Wind specificities
Corconte zone — SW: Side-on. September-October. Gusty, often strong. Depression wind.
Cabañas zone — N: Onshore or side (depending on exact position). Summer. Thermal + other factors. Gusty. Shallow water.
Both spots produce wind through a combination of thermal and topographic effects — not just classic thermal. The hotter the day in summer, the stronger the thermal component.
Hazards
⚠️ Water level varies significantly — the shore changes depending on reservoir level. Multiple launch zones depending on water height.
⚠️ Shallow water — risk of hitting bottom in some areas.
⚠️ Mountain weather can change quickly — wind can be gusty.
⚠️ Cold temperatures at 839m altitude — dress warmly off the water.
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