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Carnota

📍 Santiago, A Coruna, Spain · Kiteboarding spot

Carnota is a kiteboarding spot near Santiago, A Coruna in Spain, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August.

CountrySpain
Nearest townSantiago, A Coruna
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean, Lagoon
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June, July, August
TideHigh tide
Coordinates42.8277, -9.1051

About Carnota

Flat to choppy water or up to medium waves, depending on the wind direction. Further north a lagoon fills up on hightide.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Carnota?

The best time to kite Carnota is March, April, May, June, July, August.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Carnota offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.

How do I get to Carnota?

From Santiago drive west on 543 to Noia. North from here and then ge onto 550 along the coast, pass Muros and follow signs to Carnota.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Carnota?

13 kite schools operate in Spain. See kite schools in Spain →

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