Will it be windy tomorrow? In El Médano you can enjoy about 300 days of wind a year. The water is warm in both winter and summer. In this area of the south of the island, athletes from all over the world meet to practice windsurfing and wing foiling. There are national and international windsurfing championships and there is an atmosphere of tranquillity and passion for these water sports, which make it completely unique.
The best-known place in Tenerife for windsurfing and wing foiling is El Médano. Its national and international windsurfing championships have put it on the map around the world as a unique place to practice these sports. In addition, it has been, for decades, a meeting point for the best windsurfers from all over Europe.
You can windsurf and wing foil in Tenerife all year round, as it is one of the best spots for these sports in the Canary Islands. The winds are usually from the East and Northeast. Depending on the wind intensity, there are two main sailing seasons:
Tenerife is famous for its world-class windsurfing and wing foiling spots. There are schools across different areas of the south of the island where you can hire all the equipment you need and take lessons. Some of the most recommended spots for windsurfing and wing foiling are:
You can also attend specialised windsurfing or wing foiling schools that will teach you and help refine your technique, such as El Cardón Naturexperience, Surf Center Playa Sur, and Wind Center Playa Surf.
No special permit is required for windsurfing or wing foiling, but it is recommended to be accompanied by a professional from a windsurfing or wing foiling school, or at least ensure someone knows you are on the water.
For wing foiling, you need:
If you take wing foiling lessons, all the equipment is usually provided, making it easy to start without an initial investment.
Yes. In Tenerife, you can hire wing foiling and windsurfing equipment at schools and water sports centres, especially in El Médano and other southern areas. Rentals are usually available by the hour or by the day.
