Playa de Xeraco

Playa de Xeraco is a sandy, clean beach where water is typically described as choppy with small waves (small to medium for kitesurfing conditions). The sandy bottom and relatively spacious launch/standing areas help make it workable for riders, particularly outside the busiest periods. Wind is dominated by thermal sea-breeze activity (Garbí), strongest in spring and summer. Multiple sources point to a thermal/sea-breeze pattern that builds through the day—timing is described differently by the providers (mid-morning vs. early afternoon with a late-day peak), but both align on a summer engine with onshore wind effects. Typical wind is around 12–20 knots, and the gust pattern is described as steady. Kitesurfing is the best-supported sport here: conditions are characterized as onshore/side-onshore with chop, and the spot is commonly framed as accessible for beginners to intermediates (with an emphasis on upwind control and onshore pushing). Seasonal bathing restrictions and/or the requirement to use designated kite channels are highlighted as the main compliance concern during summer peak—so riders should verify local signage and permit/channel rules before launching. Surf and foiling are secondary options. Surfing can be possible with small, mushy beach-break waves, but onshore wind during thermal periods can degrade wave quality and the ride setup is generally short. Wingfoiling and (to a lesser extent) windsurfing are also described as feasible during the thermal season, with wingfoil benefiting from the sandy bottom while still dealing with chop and shallow-start considerations.