Sant Pere Pescador
- Freeride, Freestyle
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Flat, Chop, Small waves
- Spot Type
- Peak crowds in June–August; lower crowds in spring/autumn and low in winter.
- Crowd Level
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About
Kitesurfing conditions center on summer afternoon winds and a long, flat sandy corridor. In the thermal season, winds typically build through the afternoon and can reach roughly 12–20 knots, with gusts up to around 30 knots reported for peak conditions. Beyond the shallow flat zone, small waves can appear, allowing freeride and freestyle closer in and more wave activity farther out when conditions line up.
- Afternoon thermal winds in summer (reliable SE/S sea-breeze build)
- Flat water out to ~20 meters for controlled progression
- Multiple kitesurfing styles possible with distance/conditions beyond the flat zone
- Three official kite zones enforce summer safety and separation
- Very wide sandy launch with easy self-launch
- Flat water out to about 20 meters supports beginner progression
- Reliable summer thermals with afternoon build
- Good infrastructure: schools, rentals, storage and repair services
- Summer riding is constrained to designated kite zones/school channels
- Seaweed mats can appear after stormy days
- River-mouth currents can be hazardous near the Fluvià area
- Rescue availability is described as limited (seasonal lifeguards)
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NE, SE, S
- Offshore directions
- N, S, SE
- Wind Range
- 12–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Afternoon thermals (sea-breeze) typical in summer; mixes with stronger gusty Tramuntana sessions.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gusts can reach around 30 knots in peak thermal conditions.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August, September
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat, Chop, Small waves
- Beach
- Sand — Fine golden sand reported; long sandy beach.
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Small waves beyond the flat zone; surfing waves described as short-period and average quality.
- Chop Level
- Light chop — Some sources describe flat water; others describe chop depending on wind phase and conditions.
- Launch
- Big — Wide sandy beach with plenty of space for launching and setup.
Through the year
Peak crowds in July and August; quieter in May, June, and September.
Occasional storms in autumn (October/November).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Main kitesurf spot of the Bay of Roses: wide sandy beach, flat water out to roughly 20 meters, and small waves farther out. Best in summer with SE sea breeze (about 12–20 knots) and gusts up to around 30 knots; also influenced by Tramuntana (N) sessions.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Flat water in thermals supports freeride and freestyle; Tramuntana can create wave riding opportunities. Sail sizes can vary by wind phase.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.5–7.5 m²
Deep water past the initial sandbars and consistent side-onshore winds make it foil-friendly.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Very foil-friendly with minimum depth around 1.5 meters reported past sandbars.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Short-period waves can form during strong Tramuntana storms; wave quality described as average.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- E, NE
- Swell Height
- 1–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides
- Shelter
- Exposed
- Wind Effect
- Needs light winds or offshore Tramuntana to clean up.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out on very large swells.
- Wave Quality
- Average
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mushy
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Short, punchy breaks dependent on wind/wind-swell.
- Ride Length
- Short — Short rides; highly dependent on wind/swell.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Sant Pere Pescador in the full forecast view.
Sant Pere Pescador wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–9 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- W263°
- Strongest day
- Wed, Oct 289 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.5 m3s period
- Temperature
- 10–23 °C
Over the next 7 days, Sant Pere Pescador is forecast for daytime winds of 2–9 kts, peaking around 9 kts on Wednesday, October 28 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is W. Waves run 0.1–0.5 m with a period of about 3s. 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
- Restricted kite-free swimming zones (avoid swimming areas)
- Seaweed mats accumulating after storms
- Currents near the river mouth (Fluvià/Fluvià river area)
- Strong gusts, especially with Tramuntana wind
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability is described as limited; seasonal lifeguards are present.
- Emergency Info
- Medical center available on-site; Spain emergency number is 112.
Rules of the spot
In June–September, kitesurfing is restricted to designated kite zones/school channels; do not ride close to the beach in high season and use the official entry points/zones. Always follow the on-site zone maps (layout can change seasonally).
- Three official kite zones enforce summer restrictions (June–September).
- Book early for the Expert Zone (high-season Expert Zone access is limited).
- No kitesurfing close to the beach during June–August; use the official zones/channels.
- Head north to enter the water to avoid restricted beach-zone sections in summer.
- Do not cut through lifeguarded areas when wind is South.
- Watch for seaweed mats after stormy days.
- Always check the local zone maps as beach layout can change seasonally.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Figueres (~10 km), Girona (~40 km)
- Nearest Town
- Sant Pere Pescador
- Nearest Airport
- Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
- Parking
- Free parking close to the beach, including at kite school lots / campsite areas.
- Public Transport
- Limited; car recommended for gear transport.
- Access
- By car from Figueres (recommended); train to Figueres then onward; public transport is limited.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Catalan, Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Numerous campsites and apartments along the beachfront area.
- Food & Drink
- Multiple restaurants and beach bars (chiringuitos) nearby and at campsites.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental available through kite/wind schools and local equipment providers.
- Gear Storage
- Campsite and school storage/lockers available at major locations.
- Gear Repair
- Local repair services available through schools; repair also referenced via a medical center location.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Sant Pere Pescador?
The best overall months at Sant Pere Pescador are May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Sant Pere Pescador?
Sant Pere Pescador works with N, NE, SE, S winds. Offshore directions are N, S, SE.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Sant Pere Pescador?
Recommended equipment sizes at Sant Pere Pescador: Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–20 kts.
What skill level is Sant Pere Pescador suitable for?
Sant Pere Pescador suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner · Windsurfing: Beginner · Wingfoiling: Beginner · Surfing: Intermediate.