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Kitesurfing Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Wind & Conditions

East-coast Tenerife kite area near Puerto de Güímar, also known as Flashpoint Beach; NE trade wind delivers cross-onshore conditions on an E-facing beach with flat to choppy water. Lower profile than El Médano — a useful escape when the southern spots are maxed out. Intermediate riders; some rocks at entry.

About Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint

Malpaís de Güímar or Badlands of Guimar consist of a volcanic cone, subsidiary cones, and several basaltic lava flows in the Güímar municipality on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. They total in area about 290 hectares. The lava flows are quite recent, with the typical ʻaʻā type less than 10,000 years old. The large cone is called Montaña Grande and reaches a height of 276 m (906 ft).

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Facilities & Services

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

Restaurant Parking Toilets

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Don Pomodoro Restaurant
  • El Carretón Restaurant
  • El Perenquén Glotón Restaurant
  • La Encina Parrandera Restaurant
  • Pizzeria & Burgers Restaurant
  • Puzol Bar Restaurante Conciertos Restaurant
  • Bar las Pirámides Bar / Café
  • Bar X Bar / Café
  • Cafetería-Tasca El Callejón Bar / Café
  • Rincon del Pan Güímar Bar / Café
  • Casa Rural Tato Local business
  • Hotel Rural XQ Finca Salamanca Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint 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 Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint?

East-coast Tenerife kite area near Puerto de Güímar, also known as Flashpoint... 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 Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint?

Kite size at Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint 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 Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint?

Safety at Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint 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 Puerto de Güímar · Flashpoint is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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