Kitesurfing Ses Illetes · Formentera
Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain
Wind & Conditions
Kite spot on the sandbar at the northern tip of Formentera near S'Espalmador. Shore normal NE (45°). Thermal E/NE wind March-May, 8-18 kn; super-flat water as wind is slightly offshore. Strictly forbidden June-September to protect the posidonia meadows and tourist season. Best March-May. Intermediate-advanced.
About Ses Illetes · Formentera
S'Espalmador is a small, privately owned uninhabited Spanish island located in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ses Illetes · Formentera.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Location
Ses Illetes · Formentera, Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain, Spain
Lat: 38.765, Lon: 1.415
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- El Ministre Restaurant
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ses Illetes · Formentera?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ses Illetes · Formentera — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Ses Illetes · Formentera 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 Ses Illetes · Formentera?
Kite spot on the sandbar at the northern tip of Formentera near S'Espalmador.... 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 Ses Illetes · Formentera?
Wind at Ses Illetes · Formentera 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 Ses Illetes · Formentera?
Safety at Ses Illetes · Formentera 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 Ses Illetes · Formentera is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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