Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria)
- Freeride, Slalom
- Best for
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Mixed, Chop
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Bahia Feliz is a windsurf-focused bay spot on Gran Canaria, served by a beachside windsurf center within the Bahia Feliz resort area. The launch is from a sandy section within the bay, but the water entry is reported to involve stones or boulders and can feel slippery—so foot protection is important. Wind is dominated by Northeast trade winds. Multiple sources describe the wind as not always coming through fully under land, and note that the near-shore area can sit in a wind shadow created by hotels and palm trees. Practically, that means the first meters off the beach may be weaker or even windless, while conditions can improve farther out to sea. For windsurfers, the spot is presented as freeride-leaning with options for slalom when the trade wind is working. Recommended sail sizes reported by the on-site center span roughly 3.0 to 7.5 m² (with intermediate freeride ranges also described). Beginner-to-intermediate use is specifically mentioned, but intermediate riders are the better fit given the entry hazards and localized wind variability. Surfing and wingfoiling are mentioned, but wave/water-sport performance details are limited. Wingfoiling is described as possible yet challenging because you must walk out past the rocky entry and wind-shadow zone to reach more consistent wind and deep water. Overall, kitesurfing is explicitly discouraged due to offshore/side-offshore wind and the narrow, obstacle-heavy launch.
- On-site windsurf center and resort infrastructure
- Stronger and more reliable NE trade winds in late spring and summer
- Cleaner wind farther out from the sheltered bay area
- Booties/surf shoes recommended for the stoned entry
- Well-regarded windsurfing environment with on-site center support
- Trade-wind conditions are typically stronger in late spring through summer
- Cleaned-up wind farther out to sea compared with sheltered near-shore areas
- Good logistics and resort amenities
- Rocky/stoned entry with slippery boulders/round stones
- Wind shadow and variable wind very close to shore inside the bay
- Not a suitable kitesurfing spot (offshore/side-offshore wind plus obstacles)
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, ENE
- Offshore directions
- E, ENE
- No-go directions
- E
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Northeast (NE) trade winds (Alisios). Sources also describe the wind as partially sheltered/covered under land, with side-offshore tendencies depending on exact conditions.
- Reliability
- high
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gusty conditions are noted near shore due to hotels/palm trees and wind-shadow effects.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August, September
- Shadow Zones
- Significant wind shadow close to the beach caused by hotel buildings and palm trees; cleaner wind farther out to sea.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed, Chop
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach with pebbles/large round stones near the water edge.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Wave size is described as small in the spot conditions reporting.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Conditions described as mixed, with chop in the overall water description.
- Launch
- Medium — Narrow sandy launch with stones at the waterline; inside-bay launch can be affected by wind shadow.
Through the year
Busier in summer months and during school holidays.
Rain is described as rare; short bursts are most likely between November and February.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Freeride-focused bay location with trade-wind sessions; entry can be tricky over slippery boulders/round stones. Wind can be weaker/sheltered close to shore due to wind shadow, with smoother conditions farther out.
- Sail Sizes
- 3–7.5 m²
Reported as possible but challenging due to rocky/stone entry and the distance needed to reach cleaner wind past the near-shore wind shadow.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Foil sessions are described as limited.
- Min Depth
- Deep water after the initial rocky entry.
- Wing Sizes
- 4–5 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) in the full forecast view.
Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–19 ktsGusts 32 kts
- Direction
- NE46°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2419 kts
- Windy days
- 3/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.2 m5s period
- Temperature
- 22–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) is forecast for daytime winds of 5–19 kts, peaking around 19 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 32 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.4–1.2 m with a period of about 5s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Boulders or stones at the water entry
- Slippery round stones near the entry
- Wind shadow and variable wind close to shore inside the bay
- Rocky/stoned bottom and narrow launch beach near the waterline
- Offshore wind can increase risk of being pushed away from shore
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard coverage is reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue is described as limited.
- Emergency Info
- Emergency number 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Not indicated as locally restrictive; described as a shared resort atmosphere.
Rules of the spot
Respect swimming zones designated by the hotels; kitesurfing is not recommended for this spot due to offshore/side-offshore wind and obstacles.
- Kitesurfing generally not permitted or recommended due to wind shadow/offshore conditions and beach constraints
- Wear booties/surf shoes for the rocky/stone entry
- Expect a windless/low-wind zone for the first part of the water near shore (reported around the first ~50 meters)
- If wind feels weaker inside the bay, conditions are often cleaner farther out to sea
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- Nearest Town
- Bahia Feliz
- Parking
- Public parking is available in the urban area; can be busy in peak season.
- Access
- Beachfront access within Bahia Feliz Resort; the windsurf center is located on the beach premises of the Orquidea Hotel.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Direct — Resort accommodation within Bahia Feliz; the center is located within the resort area.
- Food & Drink
- Beach bar and snack options next to the surf center; multiple restaurants and beach bars within the Bahia Feliz resort complex.
- Equipment Rental:
- Windsurf equipment is available on site; limited harness, wetsuit, life vest, helmet, and surf shoe rental is noted at the center.
- Gear Storage
- Gear storage is available at the windsurfing center for a fee.
- Gear Repair
- Basic repairs available through the windsurf center.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
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Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria)?
The best overall months at Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) are May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria)?
Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) works with NE, ENE winds. Offshore directions are E, ENE. No-go directions are E.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria): Windsurfing: 3–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–5 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) suitable for?
Bahia Feliz (Gran Canaria) suits these riding levels: Windsurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Advanced.