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Gran Canaria / Arinaga

📍 Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands · Kiteboarding spot

Gran Canaria / Arinaga is a kiteboarding spot near Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in Canary Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryCanary Islands
Nearest townLas Palmas, Gran Canaria
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates27.8479, -15.4130

About Gran Canaria / Arinaga

Beautiful clear water. Flat to choppy water. Few waves. Very flat behind the mole to the north.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Gran Canaria / Arinaga?

The best time to kite Gran Canaria / Arinaga is May, June, July, August, September, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Gran Canaria / Arinaga offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Gran Canaria / Arinaga?

A few km south of the airport and a bit north of Pozo. Park directly next to the water.

Hazards at Gran Canaria / Arinaga

Mole.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Gran Canaria / Arinaga?

3 kite schools operate in Canary Islands. See kite schools in Canary Islands →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.