El Médano, Europe’s windsurfing capital, is famous for its excellent weather, wind,and water conditions. Here’s what you can expect: Sun, Waves and Over 250 Sailable Days Per Year!
Looking for sun and steady winds between 15 and 35 knots? Book your trip to Tenerife Windsurf Solution (TWS) and enjoy one of the 250 sailable days we experience each year! In the meantime, check out the live conditions on our webcams.
Tenerife is the windsurfing capital of Europe. The consistent northeastern tradewinds, known as “Alisio,” make El Médano a year-round windsurfing hotspot. The iconic Montaña Roja (Red Mountain) enhances the wind, funneling it between the mountain and the coastline, increasing its strength.
Tenerife enjoys a subtropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C throughout the year and around300 days of sunshine annually—perfect for watersports.
El Médano, on Tenerife’s southern coast, is drier than the north, with very little rainfall during the spring and summer months. Winter may bring brief showers, but they’re usually short-lived.
The famous northeastern trade winds, or “Alisios,”blow consistently throughout the year, providing the perfect conditions for windsports.
Wind speeds typically range from 15 to 35 knots,peaking inwinter, spring, and summer. Even in the winter, the wind is reliable for windsurfingmost days.
When checking the forecast, always add 5-10 knots to whatever Windguru predicts in a northeasterly direction. If southerly winds arrive, the baybecomes ideal for freestyle and flatwater slalom, and those winds are often strongerthan forecasted.
The water temperature remains comfortable year-round,ranging from 18°C to 24°C (64°F to 75°F). A 2/2 or 2/3mm wetsuit is usually enoughin winter, while in summer, a shorty or no wetsuit is often fine.
Near the shore, especially in South Bay, the water is calmer, perfectfor freeride windsurfing, beginners, and practicing new maneuvers.
Further out, and at spots like Harbor Wall and El Cabezo, you’ll find choppier water and larger swells, ideal for advanced wave riding.
The tides aren’t extreme, but they do affect water depth andwave size. Low tides can expose some rocks at El Cabezo, so be cautious when launching or landing. The beach in front of the center is sandy and easy to access.
No other place in the world offers such perfect conditions and top-tier gear forfreeriding, wave riding, and slalom as TWS. Even pro athletes choose to train herefor their upcoming seasons and championships. But don’t worry—you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy yourself!
That’s why TWS is the perfect year-round windsurfing destination! Check out the live conditions and start planning your next adventure.
Wind: Consistent, increasing in strength as trade winds peak.
Weather: Warm, sunny days with mild evenings.
Water: Comfortable for wetsuits, with occasional larger swells.
Wind: Strong, steady trade winds reaching 20-40 knots—the best for windsurfing.
Weather: Hot, sunny, with temperatures between 25°C and 32°C.
Water: Warm with flat conditions inside the bay and waves outside.
Wind: Still consistent but starting tomoderate.
Weather: Warm days with occasional light showers.
Water: Warm with summer-like conditions but slightly less wind
Wind: Slightly lighter trade winds, but still strong enough for great windsurfing.
Weather: Mild temperatures around 18-21°C with occasional cloud cover.
Water: Cooler, but a 2/2 or 3/2mm wetsuit is enough for comfort, and you’ll oftensee largerwinter swells.
That’s why TWS is the perfect year-round windsurfing destination! Check out the live conditions and start planning your next adventure.
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