Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Autumn/Winter/Spring spot — NOT a summer spot (bathers, restrictions).
Autumn (Sept-Nov): BEST. Tramuntana N kicks in with intensity, strong waves, head-on wind attack for maneuvers. Also Llevant E, Gregal NE.
Winter (Dec-Feb): Gregal NE and Llevant E common. Strong storms. Cold but rideable with 5/4mm. Waves.
Spring (Mar-May): Tramuntana still blowing. Also early thermal days SE. Transition period — can be excellent.
Summer (Jun-Aug): AVOID — bathers, restrictions, thermal too light for this orientation.

On the water

Waves — this is a WAVE spot, not flat water. Tramuntana N creates strong waves that you can attack almost head-on — excellent for wave riding and maneuvers. Gregal NE and Llevant E also generate swell. Sandy bottom, no rocks. Water 14-16°C winter (5/4mm), 17-20°C autumn/spring (4/3 or 3/2), 23-26°C summer. Shore break on storm days.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Urban beach in Alboraya, just north of Valencia city. Street parking along the promenade. Tram and bus from Valencia center. Chiringuitos and restaurants along the beach. Very easy access from Valencia city — 15 min by tram/bus.

Hazards

⚠️ Lots of bathers in summer — kite restricted/forbidden summer months.
⚠️ Tramuntana N generates strong waves — can be powerful, not for beginners on wave days.
⚠️ Shore break on storm days — entering/exiting water tricky with big kite.
⚠️ Current on strong Llevant E days — stay aware of drift.

Wind specificities

Tramuntana (N) — THE wind that made La Patacona famous. Blows with particular intensity north of Valencia city from end of summer through spring. Onshore, generates strong waves. Head-on attack facilitates maneuvers — highly valued by kitesurfers and windsurfers. 15-30+ kts. Kites 7-10m.
Gregal (NE) — Winter. Side-onshore. Strong, waves. Common during storms. Advanced.
Llevant (E) — Winter. Onshore, swell. Powerful days. Advanced.
SE (Garbí thermal) — Spring/early autumn. Lighter, side-shore. Less consistent here than further south (Cullera/Oliva).
⚠️ Valencia city spots work best with N/NE/E winds — thermal SE/S is much better further south on the coast.

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