Kitesurfing in El Médano
Tenerife wind machine. El Médano has 8 kitesurfing (kiteboarding) schools with Strong NE trade winds, best May–Sep. Beginner lessons average €50 per hour booked, ranging from €33 to €62 across the 5 schools with a comparable published price; the most common course is €175/3h.
Source: schools' own published rates, compared per hour booked · 8 schools indexed in El Médano · updated May 2026.
Kitesurfing in El Médano at a glance
- Beginner lessons
- €50 per hour on average (€33–€62, 5 schools)
- Private lessons
- €85 per hour on average (5 schools)
- Gear rental
- €108 per day on average
- Windiest months
- Jul–Aug · 14 kn mean · water 22–23 °C · a 3/2 mm wetsuit
- Schools
- 8 kitesurfing schools
Schools in El Médano
How we sortAll 10 schools (8 kitesurfing)Duotone Pro Center Tenerife
Kitesurfing · Surfing · IKO · English / Spanish / French · clinics · campsGood for: First timers · Progression · Independent riders€479/12h beginner lessonView
Isra Surf School
Surfing · FCS · Spanish / English · campsGood for: Progression€40/2h group lessonViewKitesurf 313
Kitesurfing · IKO · Spanish / English / GermanGood for: Progression€90/3h group lessonView
Kite Hub Tenerife
Kitesurfing · IKO · Spanish / Italian / English · storage · insuranceGood for: First timers · Independent riders€100/3h beginner lessonViewSurf Center El Médano
Kitesurfing · English / German / SpanishGood for: Progression · Independent riders€240/3h group lessonView
Sognicanarias Watersports (El Cabezo W.S.)
Surfing · Kitesurfing · Spanish / English / Italian · clinics · radio helmetsGood for: First timers · Progression€510/9h beginner lessonViewShow 4 more schools in El Médano
Sunset Kite Center (Sunset Pro Center)
Kitesurfing · Wing foil · Spanish / English / French · beach assistant · shopGood for: First timers · Independent riders€175/3h beginner lessonView
Coaching Kite Sports
Kitesurfing · Wing foil · RYA · video analysis · radio helmetsGood for: First timers · Progression€185/3h beginner lessonView
TWS Windsurf (Tenerife Windsurf Solution)
Windsurfing · English / Dutch / French · camps · clinics€110/day windsurf rental (wave & freeride) rentalView
POWERZONE KITE CENTER TENERIFE
Kitesurfing · English / Spanish / ItalianPrices: ask the schoolViewKitesurfing conditions in El Médano
El Médano is a beach town on the south coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands, right next to Tenerife South Airport. It's one of the windiest spots in the Canaries, driven by the NE trade winds (Alisios) accelerating around the island, with side-onshore conditions at the main beach and a mix of flat and choppy water depending on the exact launch spot. With around 250 windy days a year, it's a reliable pick across most of the year, not just peak summer.
Wind & season
NE trade winds, side-onshore at the main beach, typically 12-30 knots with some stronger days; wind usually builds around midday and can hold into the evening. NE trade winds blow roughly April to October, strongest and most consistent June-August; many riders also rate November-March as a solid secondary season, with lighter crowds.
What makes El Médano special
- Around 250 windy days a year — one of the most reliable spots in the Canary Islands
- Side-onshore NE trade winds at the main beach, good for a range of skill levels
- Right next to Tenerife South Airport, one of the most accessible major kite spots in Europe
- Wind builds through the day, often good enough for sunset sessions
- Mix of flat and choppy water across the different launch areas around the bay
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is about 10 minutes by car — El Médano is effectively next door.
When the wind blows in El Médano
Average wind by month
Windiest months2 Bft10 kn
3 Bft15 kn
4 Bft
Bars: average wind in knots (kn) with Beaufort (Bft), calm days included — Windfinder, station Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport (2000–2026). Water: seatemperature.info, 10-year average. Tap a month for details.
What kitesurfing costs in El Médano
Based on published prices from 8 schools we've indexed in El Médano. Updated May 2026.
Averages per hour booked of what El Médano schools publish, May 2026. Each figure is pulled from the school's own published rates — we don't invent numbers or ratings. How it works →
Looking for instruction? Our guide to kitesurfing lessons breaks down what taster, beginner and private courses cost.
Kitesurfing rental in El Médano: prices & where to rent
5 schools in El Médano rent out gear. A full kite set costs €108 per day on average (€95–€120, 3 schools with a comparable price, May 2026).
All 5 rental schools in El Médano →Where to find kitesurfing schools in El Médano
6 of 10 schools listed in El Médano (all watersports) with a verified location, labelled with their entry price. Tap a pin to open the school.
Kitesurfing in El Médano — common questions
What do beginner kitesurfing lessons cost in El Médano?
5 schools in El Médano publish a beginner price we can compare; per hour booked they average €50, from €33 to €62, and the most common course is €175/3h. Private lessons average €85 per hour booked.
When is the best time to kite in El Médano?
The main kitesurfing season in El Médano is May–Sep (conditions: strong ne trade). The windiest months are Jul–Aug: mean wind 14 knots (all hours, calm days included — riding days are windier), water 22–23 °C, so a 3/2 mm wetsuit is usual. Wind measured by Windfinder, station Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport (2000–2026).
What are the wind conditions in El Médano?
NE trade winds, side-onshore at the main beach, typically 12-30 knots with some stronger days; wind usually builds around midday and can hold into the evening. NE trade winds blow roughly April to October, strongest and most consistent June-August; many riders also rate November-March as a solid secondary season, with lighter crowds.
Where can I learn kitesurfing in El Médano?
There are 8 kitesurfing schools indexed in El Médano — prices are pulled from each school's own published rates.
Is equipment rental available in El Médano?
Yes — full gear rental in El Médano averages €108 per day across the 3 schools that publish a per-day rate.
Sources for this guide: kiteadvice.com · wind-hounds.com · hellocanaryislands.com · kitesurftheworld.com · kitesurf313.com