Breeza

Kitesurfing El Cabezo

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Wind & Conditions

Rocky point break immediately east of El Médano; expert wave spot with waves up to 3 m in summer. The NE trade wind blows side-onshore on the WSW-facing shore. Primarily a windsurf beach — kiters must respect designated zones and stay clear of windsurfers. Entry/exit from rocky shore requires local knowledge.

About El Cabezo

El Médano is a town in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, on the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. It is located about 11 kilometers from the town of Granadilla, reaching an average altitude of 75 meters above sea level.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Cabezo.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

El Cabezo, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 28.046, Lon: -16.533

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Kite school Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • AzulKiteboarding Kite school
  • Sunset Kite Center Kite school
  • Al Pomodoro Restaurant
  • Baldestein Restaurant
  • Barrio Cabezo Restaurant
  • Boomerang Restaurant
  • Cocina Mamá Restaurant
  • Enxebre Restaurant
  • Agua Café Bar / Café
  • Bar Medano Bar / Café
  • Café Ubuntu Bar / Café
  • Cafetería Doña Vaniri Bar / Café
  • Flashpoint Bar / Café
  • La casa del Crèpe Bar / Café
  • Arenas del Mar Local business
  • Casa grande surf hostel Local business
  • Daydream El Medano Coliving Local business
  • Hotel Médano Local business
  • Médano Nest Hostel Local business
  • Pika Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at El Cabezo?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Cabezo — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is El Cabezo suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at El Cabezo?

Rocky point break immediately east of El Médano; expert wave spot with waves ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at El Cabezo?

Kite size at El Cabezo depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at El Cabezo?

Safety at El Cabezo depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if El Cabezo is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if El Cabezo is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when El Cabezo is live.

Nearby Kitesurf Spots

Sources