Breeza

Kitesurfing Las Burras

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Wind & Conditions

East-coast Gran Canaria beach near San Agustín in the tourist south, popular in winter for mixed kite and windsurf sessions; NE trade wind blows side-onshore over the ESE-facing shore with moderate wave energy. Suitable for intermediate riders. Sandy bottom with easy entry.

About Las Burras

San Agustín is a sea resort on the south coast of the island of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It is part of Maspalomas, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The GC-1 motorway connects it with the airport and the province capital Las Palmas.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Las Burras.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Las Burras, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 27.762, Lon: -15.55

Facilities & Services

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

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Official Surf & Kitesurf School Kite school
  • Balcon De San Agustin Restaurant
  • Chinese Restaurant ASIA Restaurant
  • Chino House Restaurant
  • Gorbea Restaurant
  • Greek Taverna Restaurant Instagram · Facebook
  • Grill Paco Restaurant
  • Atlantik Café Bar / Café
  • Bar Café Buenavista Bar / Café
  • Bar Don Quijote Bar / Café
  • Bar Terraza San Agustin Bar / Café
  • Café de Paris Bar / Café
  • Café Mozart Bar / Café
  • BLUESEA Marieta Local business
  • Caserio Local business
  • Caserio Azul Local business
  • Danubio Local business
  • Escorial Local business
  • Green Garden Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Las Burras?

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

Is Las Burras 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 Las Burras?

East-coast Gran Canaria beach near San Agustín in the tourist south, popular ... 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 Las Burras?

Wind at Las Burras tends toward moderate, so a 12–17m kite covers most sessions — adjusted for your body weight. Breeza works out the correct kite size for your setup and tells you whether today's conditions are actually worth rigging.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Las Burras?

Safety at Las Burras 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 Las Burras is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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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 Las Burras is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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