Why Choose Tarifa for a Kitesurfing Course
Located at the southernmost tip of Spain, the kitesurfing spots in and around Tarifa are known for being windy most of the year. With the Levante (dominant east wind), the water along the beaches from Tarifa town to Punta Paloma is flat, combined with chop when it blows beyond twenty knots. Our ION CLUB Tarifa center is located just before this point, on the beautiful sandy beach of Valdevaqueros. Here, the wind is quite consistent, and there is plenty of space to set up your kite. Moreover, the Valdevaqueros spot is very safe since you can drift up to 300 meters downwind to Las Dunas beach in case of any issues.
Choosing to take a kitesurfing course in Tarifa can be planned several months in advance, but why not decide at the last minute if the weather forecast is optimistic, and head to the Costa de la Luz for a long weekend! From France, the advantage is that you can get there in just 2 or 3 hours by flight (almost daily). No time difference, mild temperatures, local living, and above all, a complete change of scenery between the sea and mountains.
When to Kitesurf in Tarifa?
Learning kitesurfing in Tarifa is not a luxury but a recognition! Truly, this small piece of land has been famous for several decades, and the kitesurfing spots in Tarifa are now known worldwide. The wind blows year-round, although the best period is between May and October, when it is warmer and the conditions are better suited for beginner kitesurfing lessons. Kite schools with beach facilities, like ION CLUB Tarifa, are open from early spring to early winter! In March and April, it’s not uncommon to have some days with Levante (east wind, most suitable for beginner and intermediate kite lessons) and others with Poniente (west wind creating swells). Ideally, going kitesurfing in Tarifa between early May and mid-June, or between early September and mid-October, is a good choice for taking lessons, outside school holidays when the wind is often less strong and more consistent than in the peak summer.
If you don’t have a choice about the period of your kite trip, Tarifa and its region are also very pleasant to spend time at the beginning or end of the year. You will probably need to arrange your lesson times according to the weather, something the ION CLUB kitesurf instructors do for you.
The Best Weather Conditions to Start Kitesurfing in Tarifa
Pleasant water temperature, air at 25 degrees to avoid overheating in your wetsuit, which always protects in case of shocks, warm wind known as Levante in Andalusia, blowing around 20 knots, and the ocean slightly choppy at Valdevaqueros – Las Dunas spot. These are the perfect conditions to take kitesurfing lessons in Tarifa, either to start or to progress in body dragging or water starts to get out of the water. Fortunately, this is not magic in the small southern Andalusian town; it often happens between early spring and late autumn.
Our Kitesurfing Courses in Tarifa
Our ION CLUB Tarifa center offers the latest Duotone kiteboards and kites for rental for independent riders and, of course, kitesurfing courses for all levels from the Valdevaqueros – Las Dunas beach. Whether you are a complete novice, an intermediate level – almost independent, already independent but wish to learn jumps or tricks, or even start kitefoiling, our kitesurf school in Tarifa can meet your ambitions. As for the number of students in a course, our local ION CLUB Tarifa kite center has decided to be the most professional by offering only private or semi-private lessons (2 people per instructor). To provide you with the maximum information instantly, especially during advanced level courses, our instructors use radios to communicate with you while you ride. ION CLUB Tarifa students also have access to the rescue boat. Most lessons are from the beach, with the option to head offshore assisted by a boat and your instructor with a radio for those who want more personalized coaching. Safety rules, briefings, debriefings, equipment adjustments, you will know everything from kitesurfing!Â
To all kitesurfers, live an unforgettable experience during your holidays in the far south of Spain in a naturally incredible setting. Kitesurfing in Tarifa is an institution in the world of watersports that you must experience at least once in your life!