El Cementerio (Pigsbay)

El Cementerio (Pigsbay) is a sandy, big-beach kitesurfing and surfing area at the downwind side of El Médano where the Northeast trade winds typically come in side-onshore to onshore. Water quality is commonly reported as crystal-clear, and the spot is used for freeride and wave riding, with big-air possible when wind strengthens. The overall wind pattern is strongly NE, with the clearest best months running from May through September. For kitesurfing, the main appeal is the combination of broad sand launch and an exposed wind environment created by the local topography funneling the NE trades. Winter winds are reported around roughly 10 to 25 knots, while summer months are generally stronger (about 15 to 30 knots). Gusts near the beach are a known factor, so learning/conditioning is important for controlled launches. Safety-wise, the biggest practical concerns are onshore conditions, gustiness close to the waterline, and weekend crowding. While a sandy buffer is described around the main launch area (with a note that gear should not reach rocks there due to the sand), the downwind end can include rocks at the water’s edge and submerged rocks further out. Downwind drift is also reported when the NE trades are blowing hard, so riders should manage ride planning and upwind positioning. Surfing is possible, typically when winds are low/light or more favorable for waves; otherwise the prevailing onshore trades tend to blow out wave quality. Wave reports include small to medium surf with the chance of bigger, punchier sets as conditions build, and surf direction is described as both lefts and rights over a mixed sand/rock bottom. Wingfoiling and windsurfing are also described as viable in the right conditions, but shorebreak, deep water, and the rock zones require experience.