Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Year-round, no restrictions.
Spring/Summer (April-July): BEST SEASON. Garbí thermal S→SW, picks up ~13h, 12-20 knots. Strongest thermal in the region — the flat delta amplifies it. Kites 10-15m (75kg).
Autumn/Winter: Mestral NW, strong and gusty (can reach 30-50 kts). Kites 6-9m. Also Llevant E — onshore on ocean side, chaotic waves.
Lagoon: Flat water always. Shallow, you can stand. Schools on the right side of the jetty, experienced riders to the left. Deep enough for windsurf fins on the left.
Ocean side: Waves, bigger launching area. Levante E creates onshore waves here.

On the water

Lagoon: Flat water, shallow (you can stand 50-100m out). Sandy bottom. Warm in summer — no wetsuit needed. Stinging algae and weevers present — wear lycra + booties. Perfect for freestyle, beginners, freeride.
Ocean: Small to medium Mediterranean waves. Sandy. Choppy with Llevant.
Water temp: 22-26°C summer (no wetsuit lagoon), 13-16°C winter (5/4mm recommended Oct-May). Air 8-35°C.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Sandy car park at the start of the spit. Free. Or drive further along the spit and park wherever you like to escape the crowds. ⚠️ Beware: strong winds + high tides can flood the spit — don't park too low! Nearest town: Sant Carles de la Ràpita (~15 min). Campsites: Camping La Tancada (simple, economic, close — bring mosquito repellent!). Accommodation in Sant Carles de la Ràpita — economic area.

Hazards

⚠️ Stinging algae hidden among normal algae in the lagoon — wear a lycra and/or leggings to avoid being stung.
⚠️ Greater weevers (vives) buried in the shore sand — wear booties!
⚠️ No rescue service — be self-sufficient.
⚠️ Strong winds + high tides can FLOOD the entire spit — beware, your car too!
⚠️ Electric powerlines along the ocean side beach — hazard for kiters, especially with onshore Llevant wind.
⚠️ Launching area on lagoon side is limited — wrap your lines when kite is on sand.
⚠️ No services on the spit outside summer (no water, no shade, no toilets). Beach bar only in summer.
⚠️ Mosquitos can be fierce near marshes — bring repellent if camping nearby (Camping La Tancada).

Wind specificities

Garbí (S→SW thermal) — BEST WIND. April-July. Starts ~13h from the south, veers southwest. 12-20 knots, side-onshore on the lagoon. Strongest thermal in the region — flat delta amplifies it. Kites 10-15m (75kg).
Mestral (NW) — Autumn/winter/spring. Strong 15-50 knots, gusty (comes from mountains). Directly onshore on the lagoon. Kites 6-9m. Powerful conditions, experienced riders.
Llevant (E) — Onshore on ocean side, chaotic waves. ⚠️ Power lines along beach become hazardous. Lagoon sheltered from this direction.
N (Tramuntana) — Winter. Strong. Better at Riumar (18 km north) where it's cross-shore.

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