Wind Conditions...

“The Island of Eternal Spring” boasts average year round temperatures between 20-22 degrees Celsius and with more than 250 days of force 4 (11 knots) winds or above a year!

The trade winds, providing upwards of 80% of the windy days in Tenerife are northeasterly and locally called Los Allisios. During these periods of wind, El Médano is pretty much the only sailable location on the island, although with the variety of
sailing on offer, there’s no need to go looking elsewhere. Being a true trade wind there is no morning calm or afternoon drop off - you can expect the wind to blow 24 hours a day 7 days a week!

During the peak season of May till September you can curse your bad luck if you’re not out riding everyday on a kite between 7m and 10m, occasionally smaller. For the rest of the year, whilst your 9 – 12m kites will get the most use, there are plenty of
days when a 7m will get an airing and even light wind 15m days.

Occasionally the wind does come in from the south, more so in spring or autumn, and this can provide some starboard tack riding (wind from the right) in La Tejita, sometimes throwing the odd wave up for good measure. For every wind direction
Tenerife features a sailing spot

So apart from the sun and the wind (as if that wasn’t enough) why exactly has El Médano become such a Mecca for wind sports? It might have something to do with the variety of sailing conditions it has to offer. Four world-class sailing areas (South
Bay, Harbour Wall, Cabezo and La Tejita) cater for every ability and preference from flat water to waves to make even the most demanding sailor happy. To top it all off, all the spots are within walking distance of the village centre.

To check out the wind conditions and forecast see www.windfinder.com or www.windguru.com. However, be prepared to add at least two-thirds to the wind strength shown on windguru to factor in the local effect of El Médano. A 16 or 17-knot windguru
forecast will often turn in 30-knot winds here! If it says 20 knots or more be prepared to sit it out, unless you’ve a 5m handy!

To see what the current conditions are visit www.dlight.net, which can also give you the wind history for El Médano over the last few years.