Kitesurfing Costa Teguise · Las Cucharas

Wind & Conditions

Resort town on Lanzarote's east coast with several east-facing sandy beaches; the N-NE trade wind creates a natural acceleration zone delivering 15–25 kt cross-onshore conditions. Waves are moderate; suitable for intermediate and advanced riders. Active year-round.

About Costa Teguise · Las Cucharas

Las Cucharas sits on the east coast of Lanzarote, tucked into the resort town of Costa Teguise roughly midway up the island's sheltered side. The beach faces east, which means the steady N-NE trade wind arrives cross-onshore — one of the cleaner setups you'll find for committing to a session without spending the whole time worrying about downwind hazards. The wind arc here runs from 0° to 180°, giving you a broad usable window when the trades are doing their thing. Getting there is straightforward — Costa Teguise is well-signed from the main island road, and the beach sits at the heart of the resort. Parking exists along the seafront, though the area fills up during peak holiday periods so arriving early on busy days helps. The launch area is on a sandy beach, one of several east-facing strips that define this stretch of coastline. Setup space is workable but can get crowded when the wind is in and riders are out — keep your lines tidy and give people room to clear. Once you're on the water, expect the wind to deliver consistently in the 15–25 kt range. That's the sweet spot here: enough power to drive a loaded board upwind, enough to generate punch for jumps or carves, but not so heavy that you're constantly fighting the kite. The trade holds its cross-onshore angle reliably, which puts the wind window where you want it and gives you a reasonable margin if things go sideways. Waves are moderate — this isn't a heaving shore-break spot, but there's enough swell rolling in to give surfers and freeride riders something to work with. The spot is built for intermediate and advanced riders. The cross-onshore angle is forgiving in principle, but you need solid self-rescue skills and confident kite handling for when the wind climbs toward the top of its range. Beginners should seek formal instruction before tackling these conditions — the apparent ease of the setup can flatter to deceive. After the session, the resort has you covered without much effort. Bar El Ficus, Beach Bar, and Bombón Café are on hand for the post-kite cold drink; Bacchus, Bollywood, and Casa Blanca step up when you want a proper meal. Accommodation in the area includes Barceló Teguise Beach Adults Only, allsun Hotel Albatros, Apartamentos Club Siroco, and Apartamentos Oceano — the resort is designed for this kind of extended stay. Costa Teguise runs year-round. The N-NE trade doesn't clock out with the seasons, so when the forecast shows wind, the spot delivers. That reliability is what keeps a solid local crew in the water on most windy days — and what makes Las Cucharas one of Lanzarote's most consistent kite destinations.

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Costa Teguise · Las Cucharas, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 28.998, Lon: -13.493