Flag Beach

Flag Beach is a large sandy bay near Corralejo, known for very clear water and reliable North East trade winds strengthened by a summer thermal effect. The wind regime typically builds after midday through the afternoon, which is why the most consistent sessions are in the warmer-season months (roughly March through September, with strong emphasis on April to September). The riding area combines long sandy launch space with protected conditions inside the bay. Sources describe flatter water closer in (helpful for freeride/freestyle) and increasing wave/chop farther out as conditions develop. For kitesurfing and windsurfing, this makes the spot versatile across session goals, from smoother in-bay riding to more wave-influenced conditions at the edges. Safety considerations are important around tide and subsurface hazards. At mid-to-low tide, volcanic rock slabs (lajas) and exposed rocks can appear near the shoreline, and offshore reef sections are present. Multiple sources recommend avoiding dead low tide if you’re unfamiliar with the rock positions; riding at mid to high tide is generally safer because more of the bottom becomes covered with sand. Surfing is mentioned as possible mainly via the reefs at either end of the bay when wind is lighter or directionally favorable. Wave conditions for surfing are described as good with medium/moderate power, peeling shape, and a working swell window from the north to northwest—though big NW winter swells can become more challenging and less beginner-friendly.