KiteGlobeFuerteventura / Sotavento
Fuerteventura / Sotavento is a kiteboarding spot near Fuerteventura in Canary Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canary Islands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fuerteventura |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SE, NW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 28.1382, -14.2397 |
About Fuerteventura / Sotavento
Since the wind is sideoffshore most of the time, you have small waves with chop close to the beach, beach break. The further you get out the bigger the waves. The ocean is deep immediately. At high tide there can be a big shallow area in the lagoon, only at very high waters.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Fuerteventura / Sotavento?
The best time to kite Fuerteventura / Sotavento is May, June, July, August, September, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Fuerteventura / Sotavento offers open ocean conditions with SE, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Fuerteventura / Sotavento?
Fly into Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura. Then by car or bus to the South on the highway. Turn left when you see the sign to `Sol Gorriones`. Pass the hotel to the left and drive down to the beach. You can park directly at the beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.