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Gran Canaria / Maspalomas

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

Gran Canaria / Maspalomas is a kiteboarding spot near Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in Canary Islands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, S, SW, W wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.

CountryCanary Islands
Nearest townLas Palmas, Gran Canaria
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, S, SW, W
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, October, November, December
Coordinates27.7388, -15.5696

About Gran Canaria / Maspalomas

Small waves. Shallow for about 100m. Beware of the reef in the extension of the jetty. Makes good breaks but will also break your board and neck if not careful.

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

The best time to kite Gran Canaria / Maspalomas is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the E, S, SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Gran Canaria / Maspalomas offers open ocean conditions with E, S, SW, W wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Gran Canaria / Maspalomas?

Located SE of Maspalomas. Walk away from the crowds, then you will have lots of space.

Hazards at Gran Canaria / Maspalomas

Reefs.

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

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.