Mar Menor (Los Alcázares)
A big warm lagoon separated from the Mediterranean by a 24 km sand strip. The water is waist-deep for a long way, and the current is weak, so it is a very good place to learn and to practise freestyle.
Wind
Levante E · Leveche SSWSeason
Typical wind
12–22 knWater
FlatLevel
Beginner–intermediateDirections
37.7450, -0.8540Wind
Levante (east) gives clean cross-shore conditions across the lagoon, and the Leveche, a south-westerly, strengthens to around 15 kn most afternoons as the interior heats up. Poniente (west) is mainly offshore and not for beginners. Locals say autumn and early spring bring the strongest winds, while peak summer is lighter and busy.
Water & level
Shallow, almost current-free and flat, with only a light chop on windy days. The lagoon is warm early in the summer. Las Salinas is a 1,200 m beach known for kiting, Los Narejos is shallow with afternoon thermal wind, and Paseo Carrión is another launch spot in Los Alcázares.
Launch & rules
Launch from the beaches at Los Alcázares: Las Salinas, Los Narejos and Paseo Carrión are the most used. Local schools teach here. Check for swimming areas and signs on the day, since municipal rules change.
Watch out
Offshore Poniente days, crowded beaches in July and August, boat traffic near the marinas and swim zones that you have to stay out of.
Live wind
Live readings come straight from the station owners via the embedded widgets. Stations go offline sometimes; if a reading looks frozen, check the time stamp.
Forecast: 5 models side by side
Wind and gusts every 3 hours from five weather models, refreshed every hour. When the models agree, trust it; when they disagree, check the live stations before you drive.
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Wind map
Wind stations near Mar Menor (Los Alcázares)
Live wind readings for Mar Menor (Los Alcázares) come from Los Alcázares (Windguru).
Forecasts for Mar Menor (Los Alcázares) on this page: ICON (DWD), ECMWF IFS, ARPEGE/AROME (Météo-France), UKMO (Met Office), GFS (NOAA) (via Open-Meteo), plus the Windy map.
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Mar Menor (Los Alcázares)?
Prime months are March, April, May, June, September, October, November. Rideable but less reliable: January, February, July, August, December.
Which wind directions work at Mar Menor (Los Alcázares)?
Levante E · Leveche SSW. See the wind section above and check locally.
Is the water flat or choppy at Mar Menor (Los Alcázares)?
Shallow, flat.
Is Mar Menor (Los Alcázares) good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–intermediate. Shallow, flat.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
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