Los Lances North Beach, Tarifa
Tarifa - Spain
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Dark - Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Dark - Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Los Lances North Beach, Tarifa (Spain)
It is the quintessential kite school area and probably the most famous. Although students mix with independent practitioners, the Lances Norte beach is very extensive and the areas for each one, kitesurfers and bathers, are duly delimited during the seasonal months (June to September).
In fact, Los Lances is one of the only two beaches open to kitesurfing during summer months, together with Playa Valdevaqueros.
It works with both Poniente and Levante winds. In the hot season (spring-summer) on days from the west, thermal winds usually enter and, although the forecast is not good, most of the days are saved and they are navigable with about 15 knots of the southwest wind.
With an easterly wind, we recommend sailing towards the Jara River area, where the wind channels better and enters more constantly.
It has a very extensive parking lot and has beach bars and a very good atmosphere.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
What you need to know before going kiting to Tarifa.
"What the best kitesurfing spot in Spain has to offer for and besides kitesurfing. Sea, beaches, wetlands, and dunes."
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Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Family spot
Located in an area that offers amenities for all the family and can provide good alternatives for everyone when the kiters are in the water.
Equipment
Specific kitesurf equipment
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 14 to 25 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
None
Location
Closest City
Tarifa
How to get There
By car From road N-340 / public parking
Access
Free spot / public parking / beach club
What to do besides kitesurfing
There is: -a beach club; -a kitesurf school venue called Radikite, that is the only one school with floor facilities there;
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).