Best Time to Kitesurf in Dénia: Thermal Wind and Winter Terral
Dénia can be ridden almost all year: thermal wind from April to September, strong north-west wind in winter. Which season and which beach suit you.
Dénia is rideable almost all year, with two seasons. From April to September a thermal wind of about 12 to 20 knots builds in the afternoon and lasts until sunset. From November to March the north-west wind takes over and reaches up to 25 knots. The months in between depend on the weather of the day.
The two seasons
| Season | Wind | Where it works |
|---|---|---|
| April to September | Thermal wind, mainly from the south-east, about 12 to 20 knots, from the afternoon until sunset | Playa Escollera Norte (flat water), Les Deveses |
| November to March | North-west and west terral, about 18 to 25 knots, up to 25 at Punta Molins | Playa dels Molins, Playa Escollera Norte |
| Levante days | East wind that fills the north coast | Les Deveses |
The school we list in Dénia, KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center, gives the thermal season as April to October on its blog and teaches all year. We found no source with a monthly count of windy days for Dénia, so we do not rank individual months.
Which beach for which level
- Les Deveses (north coast): where beginners usually start, with a school and a rental shop on the beach; popular with the levante.
- Playa dels Molins (Punta Molins): busier in winter when the strong north-west wind blows; the beach where KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center is based.
- Playa Escollera Norte (north breakwater): a small bay with flat water behind the piers, for riders with some experience; it has hosted the Spanish cup and championship.
The details, rules and travel information are in our Dénia kite spot guide.
Learning in each season
Schools in Dénia teach all year. At KS Kitesurf Wingfoil Center a first 1-hour kitesurf lesson costs €50 and a 10-hour course €400, with one or two people per coach and all equipment included; see learning to kitesurf in Dénia for every lesson and price. If you prefer wing foiling, the school's 2-hour lessons are on the Dénia wing foil page.
Getting there
- Dénia is roughly halfway between the cities of Alicante and Valencia: fly into either airport and continue by road.
- A daily Baleària ferry runs from the port to Ibiza and the other Balearic Islands.
When is the best time to kitesurf in Dénia?
April to September for the thermal wind of about 12 to 20 knots in the afternoon, and November to March for the strong north-west wind. Dénia can be ridden almost all year.
How windy is Dénia in winter?
The north-west wind reaches about 18 to 25 knots at Playa Escollera Norte, and up to 25 knots at Punta Molins, according to the sources in our spot guide.
Is Dénia good for beginners?
Yes. Schools teach all year, and Les Deveses is the beach where beginners usually start.
Is there flat water in Dénia?
Yes, in the small bay behind the north breakwater of the port (Playa Escollera Norte). It is meant for riders with some experience.
