Matas Blancas (Matas Bay)

Matas Blancas (Matas Bay) is a flat-water, sandy, crystal-clear bay just north of Costa Calma on Fuerteventura’s southeast coast. The launch area is a shallow sloping beach that can be broad at low tide but may become narrow at high tide, with a strip of stones/pebbles along the waterline. The water depth is described as shallow for roughly the first ~100 meters before transitioning deeper, creating a practical runway for speed and transition practice. In summer, the wind is strongly reinforced by thermal and trade-wind effects from the north sector (N/NNE/NE, also listed as NW/NNW). Wind is typically strongest around midday to late afternoon, with sources describing a sea-breeze/thermal pattern that kicks in in the morning and peaks around noon, while also noting that thermal effects commonly reinforce the prevailing Alisios trade winds. Expected summer wind strength is commonly in the mid-teens up to the mid-20s in knots, and the bay is known for pumping cross-offshore conditions that produce very flat water. For kitesurfing, the spot is widely described as top-tier for freestyle/wakestyle and hydrofoil riding, with the cross-offshore flow producing glassy, high-speed flat-water. However, offshore drift means beginners are typically not advised to go without proper support; boat/jetski support and riding when rescue services are active are repeatedly emphasized. Gusts can be heavier near the shoreline, with cleaner wind reported further out in the bay, and the safest practice tip is to wait until you are around 100 meters offshore for the smoothest wind. For windsurfing and wingfoiling, the shallow-to-deep transition supports long freeride runs and makes the foiling progression straightforward. Winter conditions still put water temperatures around the high teens, so a wetsuit is generally expected year-round. Safety planning should prioritize offshore drift management, watch for the stony entry zone, and use station-center guidance for launch/landing zones and emergency response.