Playa de Rodiles, Spain
Playa de Rodiles, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Playa de Rodiles, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take A8 east from Gijon to Villaviciosa then north to Misiego and to Rodiles.
Nearest Airports
Distance
260km from spot
165km from spot
480km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take A8 east from Gijon to Villaviciosa then north to Misiego and to Rodiles.
Nearest Airports
Distance
260km from spot
165km from spot
480km from spot
Best Schools in Santander
#1: Northwind Kitesurf
4.7/5 (156)
Riding Conditions in Playa de Rodiles, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Works only with NNW, N and NNE wind, since it is a U-shaped bay, very protected from all sides except North.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NNW .
Works only with NNW, N and NNE wind, since it is a U-shaped bay, very protected from all sides except North.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Playa de Rodiles, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is wide and about 900m long. During summer many sunbathers.
Small to medium waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Playa de Rodiles, Spain is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The sandy beach is wide and about 900m long. During summer many sunbathers.
Small to medium waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Santander
#1: Northwind Kitesurf
4.7/5 (156)
Additional information
A parking is available at Playa de Rodiles, Spain.
Webcams around Playa de Rodiles, Spain
Webcams around Playa de Rodiles, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
5.4 knotsGijon, Spain 11:11:38 pm, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 31 minutes ago | 1360 |
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21:10 1.3m
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11:15 0.7m
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23:50 0.8m
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13:00 0.6m
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1:30 0.9m
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14:20 0.8m
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2:40 1.1m
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15:15 1.0m
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3:25 1.3m
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15:55 1.2m
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4:05 1.4m
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16:30 1.3m
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4:40 1.5m
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17:00 1.4m
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5:10 1.6m
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17:25 1.5m
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5:35 1.6m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Santander
More about Santander
Wind stats in Santander...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 45 |
Feb | 47 |
Mar | 41 |
Apr | 36 |
May | 31 |
Jun | 28 |
Jul | 27 |
Aug | 26 |
Sep | 30 |
Oct | 34 |
Nov | 40 |
Dec | 39 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 26 kitesurf spots in Santander.
Best months: April May June July August September
Best months: April May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Playa de Rodiles, Spain

