Where + activity
Wind impact
Levante by season
| Coast | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | Moderate (5鈥?0 d/m) | Moderate (8鈥?2 d/m) | Strong (10鈥?5 d/m) | Variable |
| Alicante | Moderate | Less | Strong | Variable |
| Tarifa | Strong (constant) | Strong | Strong | Variable |
| C谩diz | Strong | Strong (Levante) | Variable | Variable |
| Palma de Mallorca | Moderate | Less | Strong (tramontana) | Variable |
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How to read results
- Beaufort: 1鈥? light, 4 moderate, 5鈥? fresh, 7 near gale, 8+ gale.
- Tarifa: Levante 30+ km/h days per week are common year-round. Sailing capital.
- Beach Levante: east-facing beaches (north of Valencia) get chop; south-facing (south of Valencia) sheltered.
- Ferry: Tarifa鈥揟anger (Morocco) cancelled when Levante exceeds 7 Beaufort.
Limitations
- Wind forecasting 5+ days out is unreliable. Check AEMET daily.
- Local effects: Poniente (Atlantic coast) is the opposing wind.
- Pre-tourista wind data exists 鈥?LevanteToolkit, Windy.com, AEMET.
FAQ
Can I kite in Valencia? Yes 鈥?the beaches north of city (Cullera, Gandia) have Levante-friendly spots.
Will ferry cancel? Tarifa鈥揟anger: 30% chance of cancel during peak Levante (Apr鈥揙ct).
Is Levante hot? Sometimes. In summer it's hot and dry. In winter it's cold.