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Windsurf Pals

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 especies 37 colaboradores

Windsurf Pals offers year-round surfing in Spain's Gulf of Pals. A consistent, accessible break with active local community.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.4 kn
Olas
0.34 m
Agua
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (17%)
Now: WNW (299°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.21m

Hoy: Alta 15:00 (-0.46m), Baja 06:00 (-0.56m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.56m ▼ 08:00 · -0.57m ▲ 15:00 · -0.46m ▼ 17:00 · -0.47m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.8 · mod Aire PM2.55 · good 07:31 19:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.9 0.44 6 0mm
09-20 5.7 0.2 6 0mm
09-21 5.4 0.4 6 0mm
09-22 7.6 0.42 6 0mm
09-23 6.6 0.24 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.22 5 0mm
09-25 7.9 0.32 5 0mm

About this spot

Windsurf Pals sits in Spain's Gulf of Pals, a working surfing destination with recorded sessions across all twelve months. The break draws regular visitors and has documented community video content, suggesting consistent performance and reliable conditions. Shallow, sandy approaches make the spot accessible for paddling out, and the year-round viability means planning can be flexible—you won't face hard seasonal closures. Local knowledge is strong here. Three community videos exist in the archive, giving real insight into what the waves do in different conditions. The spot operates outside protected marine areas, so access rules are straightforward. Twelve recorded species observations confirm the area supports healthy marine life, even if specific visibility and temperature data aren't locked down in the standard records. Windsurf Pals works best when you arrive with realistic expectations: this is a reliable, workaday Spanish break, not a mythical slab or barrel factory. The community is active enough to suggest good conditions exist regularly. Video footage from locals should guide your swell window and tide calls more than generic season advice.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 590km · ~136kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Windsurf Pals?

Year-round viability makes any month workable. Check the three community videos in the archive to see what conditions looked like when locals paddled out. Swell sources and wind patterns will guide your specific trip timing better than calendar months.

How difficult is Windsurf Pals for different skill levels?

Difficulty data isn't formally recorded. Review the community videos to judge wave size, power, and takeoff speed yourself. Video footage from actual sessions is your best guide to whether this suits your ability.

What marine life is around Windsurf Pals?

Twelve species observations are on record, indicating active marine presence. Specific species and sighting frequency aren't detailed here, but the data confirms the area supports wildlife. Local dive or environmental operators may hold more detailed species lists.

How do I access Windsurf Pals and are permits required?

The spot lies outside protected marine areas, so standard beach access applies. Approach via the Gulf of Pals shoreline in Spain's Costa Brava region. No special permits are typically required for surfing, but check local beach regulations before your session.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

El Rei del Mar

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Speaks 🇩🇪
Teléfono: +34 972 62 00 35
Horario: Apr-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

eoliskite

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Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

49 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Balaenoptera physalus

Fin whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 may 2025
×1registros

Gnathia maxillaris

Malacostraca · Gnathiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Lucinella divaricata

Bivalvia · Lucinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Hydroides uncinata

Polychaeta · Serpulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Vermiliopsis

Polychaeta · Serpulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Turritella turbona

Gastropoda · Turritellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Metaphoxus fultoni

Malacostraca · Phoxocephalidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Peresiella

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Owenia fusiformis

Polychaeta · Oweniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Aora spinicornis

Malacostraca · Aoridae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Notomastus latericeus

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 abr 2015
×1registros

Hexaplex trunculus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 jun 2014
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Marc Paré in Pals - Marc Hernández

Marc Hernández

Windsurf Days in Tarifa & Almería - Miguel Chapuis

Miguel Chapuis
💬 3 top comments
  • Espectacular!!!!

    @FDf-p7v · 👍 1
  • Super!

    @Just_be_lekker · 👍 0
  • Really Nice !! Love it... Nice 360 push front and so others...

    @stephaneleveque974 · 👍 0

Windsurf Pals 09/20

Laura Moret

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