{"id":25577,"date":"2025-01-15T18:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/conditions-vent-tarifa\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:05:38","slug":"wind-statistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/en\/tarifa-guide\/wind-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarifa Wind Statistics &amp; Kitesurfing Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"25577\" class=\"elementor elementor-25577\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9905f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9905f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbac86a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fbac86a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tarifa Wind Statistics for Kitesurfing<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4e4d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf4e4d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Year-round Kitesurfing Wind Statistics &amp; Forecasts<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-578daf9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"578daf9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-860aade elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"860aade\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Levante and Poniente: The Dominant Winds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7758281 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7758281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Wind conditions in Tarifa are legendary for water sports enthusiasts worldwide.<\/strong><\/p><p>With over 300 windy days per year, Tarifa is the ideal playground for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling fans.<\/p><div><div dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"38acd6d4-74c2-4999-909a-db92d6b28b9c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><p>Wind conditions vary depending on the spots in Tarifa. <strong>Each spot offers different conditions based on the wind type and your skill level.<\/strong> To learn more, explore our complete guide to <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/en\/tarifa-guide\/kitesurf-spots\/\">Tarifa kitesurfing spots<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1b385f elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1b385f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Condition-de-vent-a-Tarifa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25019\" alt=\"Wind statistics in Tarifa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Condition-de-vent-a-Tarifa.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Condition-de-vent-a-Tarifa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Condition-de-vent-a-Tarifa-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Condition-de-vent-a-Tarifa-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3eae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0e3eae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n    .premium-wind-table {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        border-collapse: collapse;\r\n        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n        color: #001C3A;\r\n        margin: 20px 0;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        overflow: hidden;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 28, 58, 0.05);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .premium-wind-table thead {\r\n        background-color: #001C3A;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .premium-wind-table th {\r\n        font-family: 'Inter Tight', sans-serif;\r\n        font-weight: 800;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.5px;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        text-align: left;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .premium-wind-table td {\r\n        padding: 18px 20px;\r\n        font-size: 16px;\r\n        line-height: 1.5;\r\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;\r\n        background: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .premium-wind-table tr:last-child td {\r\n        border-bottom: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .premium-wind-table tr:hover td {\r\n        background-color: #f8fafc;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .feature-label {\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        width: 30%;\r\n        background-color: #fcfdfe !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Optimisation Responsive pour Mobile *\/\r\n    @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n        .premium-wind-table, .premium-wind-table tbody, .premium-wind-table tr, .premium-wind-table td {\r\n            display: block;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n        }\r\n        \r\n        .premium-wind-table thead {\r\n            display: none; 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In summer, it brings welcome relief during high heat.<\/li><li><strong>Thermal Effect:<\/strong> In spring and autumn, the temperature difference between land and sea creates a significant thermal reinforcement in the afternoon.<\/li><li><strong>Sea State:<\/strong> It generally generates small waves near the shore, ideal for an introduction to strapless wave riding or jumping over small chop.<\/li><li><strong>Learning:<\/strong> Take advantage of the Poniente&#8217;s consistency to progress quickly.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Check out<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/en\/kite-lessons-tarifa\/\">our kitesurfing lessons<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e494453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e494453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/analyser-un-spot-de-kitesurf.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-16421\" alt=\"Kitesurf spots in Tarifa.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/analyser-un-spot-de-kitesurf.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/analyser-un-spot-de-kitesurf-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/analyser-un-spot-de-kitesurf-1024x379.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/analyser-un-spot-de-kitesurf-768x284.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709da20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"709da20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Levante: Strong East Wind and Flat Water<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Levante is a warm, dry East wind, present in <strong>Tarifa about 60% of the year<\/strong>. With an average speed ranging between <strong>20 and 40 knots<\/strong>, it requires the use of small kite sizes, typically between <strong>5 m\u00b2 and 9 m\u00b2. <\/strong><\/p><h4><strong>Safety and Riding Areas<\/strong><\/h4><ul style=\"margin-left: 0;\"><li><strong>Water Conditions:<\/strong> Its side-offshore orientation smoothes the Atlantic surface, offering a flat water spot ideal for speed and freestyle.<\/li><li><strong>Wind Quality:<\/strong> While powerful, it can become gusty when it shifts North-East due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.<\/li><li><strong>Required Level:<\/strong> Its strength and direction require solid riding experience.<\/li><li><strong>Expert Tip:<\/strong> To ride safely and master the specificities of the East wind, join our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/en\/kitesurf-coaching\/\">advanced kitesurfing coaching sessions.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7ed7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f7ed7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26742\" alt=\"Ou apprendre le kitesurf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1356_edited-1536x512.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f081608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f081608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to kite in Tarifa? Best seasons<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db7823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9db7823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tarifa benefits from <strong>over 300 windy days per year (above 15 knots)<\/strong>, making it a reliable destination in any season. Although you can kite 12 months a year, conditions vary according to three key periods:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0777b1 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0777b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>1. Spring (March to June): The most versatile season<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Winds:<\/strong> Balanced alternation between Poniente (often reinforced by a thermal in the afternoon) and Levante.<\/p><p><strong>Riding:<\/strong> Ideal for all levels.<\/p><p><strong>Safety tip:<\/strong> For Levante, purchasing a rescue card (Sea Rescue or New Angels) is essential to benefit from safety boats at Los Lances and Valdevaqueros.<\/p><p><strong>Vibe:<\/strong> Gradual reopening of the town, friendly atmosphere without the summer crowds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5a400a elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5a400a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>2. Summer and Autumn (July to October): Sun and Big Air<\/strong><\/h3><p>The period when Tarifa confirms its title as the world kitesurfing capital.<\/p><p><strong>Winds:<\/strong> Dominance of Levante. Its power is the engine for world competitions (GKA, Full Power, King of the Air).<\/p><p><strong>Riding:<\/strong> The water becomes flat, which facilitates learning for beginners and Big Air sessions for experts at the mythical Balneario spot.<\/p><p><strong>Local life:<\/strong> High season, maximum activity, and intense nightlife in the old town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f284baa elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f284baa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>3. Winter (November to February): Waves, Powerful Wind, and Authentic Vibe<\/strong><\/h3><p>The winter season reveals the wilder and more technical side of <strong>kitesurfing in Tarifa.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Winds:<\/strong> More regular alternation of Levante and Poniente, often accompanied by Atlantic depressions generating beautiful winter swells. Wind statistics remain high, with sessions above 15\u201320 knots.<\/p><p><strong>Riding:<\/strong> More challenging conditions with waves and shorebreak, ideal for wave riding and intermediate to expert riders. When the wind is well-oriented, some spots also offer protected flat areas. Sheltered alternatives like <strong>Valdevaqueros or Sancti-Petri<\/strong> allow beginners to progress safely.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended spots:<\/strong> Los Lances on specific orientations, Valdevaqueros depending on conditions, and protected zones during heavy swells.<\/p><p><strong>Crowds:<\/strong> Low season, spacious beaches, more room on the water, and a more local vibe.<\/p><p><strong>Local life:<\/strong> Intimate atmosphere. Although many establishments close, the bars and restaurants that remain open become prime meeting spots for kitesurfers and expats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de7344a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de7344a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Annual wind statistics in Tarifa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0603d82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"0603d82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div\n            data-windywidget=\"stats\"\n            data-thememode=\"white\"\n            data-responsive=\"true\"\n            data-horizontal=\"true\"\n            data-spotid=\"23140\"\n            data-appid=\"77eac7d455cfbd9f10ce668043d2fe4e\">\n            <\/div>\n            <script async=\"true\" data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/windy.app\/widget2\/windy_stats_async.js?v31\"><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96180ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96180ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Air and sea temperatures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a51bdb elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a51bdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Tarifa is not just about its wind; its pleasant temperatures throughout the year complete the idyllic picture for kitesurfers.<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f06df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56f06df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9770a2 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9770a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5c597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f5c597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Seasonal Air Averages<\/h3><p><strong>Annual average between 15\u00b0C in winter and 25\u00b0C in summer.<\/strong><\/p><p>Thanks to its latitude and unique geographical position, Tarifa enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year, ideal for kitesurfing enthusiasts and sun-seeking visitors.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>In summer:<\/strong><\/span> Average temperatures hover around <strong>25\u00b0C<\/strong>, offering pleasant heat. The constant wind softens the atmosphere, making Tarifa more temperate than central regions of Spain.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>In winter:<\/strong><\/span> With an average of <strong>15\u00b0C<\/strong>, Tarifa offers mild and sunny weather, much more clement than in Northern Europe. This makes it an ideal destination to escape the winter cold while enjoying perfect conditions for kitesurfing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4bcc54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4bcc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/temperatures-a-Tarifa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25069\" alt=\"wind statistics in Tarifa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/temperatures-a-Tarifa.jpg 922w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/temperatures-a-Tarifa-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/temperatures-a-Tarifa-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253efd2 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"253efd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e939204 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e939204\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc8a306 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc8a306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Water temperature and wetsuit choice<\/h3><p><strong>Annual average between 16\u00b0C in winter and 22\u00b0C in summer.<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>In summer:<\/strong><\/span> The average water temperature is above <strong>22\u00b0C<\/strong>. The ideal wetsuit size for your best kite sessions is a 4\/3mm long for those sensitive to cold, but a 2\/2mm shorty will also be perfect for hot days in August.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>In winter:<\/strong><\/span> The sea remains at a pleasant average temperature of 16\u00b0C; we therefore recommend <strong>a 4\/3mm wetsuit, up to a 5\/4<\/strong> for sessions in January\/February.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ab2f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a9ab2f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/matos-tarifa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Temperature-de-leau-a-Tarifa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25073\" alt=\"Sea temperature in Tarifa wind conditions\" 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conditions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a86fe7c elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a86fe7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You want to learn to master the Levante, this powerful and technical wind, or perfect your style on the waves generated by the Poniente.<br \/><br \/>Our coaching sessions are specifically designed to help you reach your goals, based on the unique conditions of each session.<\/p><p>Each session should be an opportunity to progress while enjoying the best wind conditions Tarifa has to offer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a170ff elementor-mobile-align-center hover elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7a170ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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