Playa del Aguila

Playa del Aguila is a northeast-facing beach break located on Gran Canaria's eastern coast. The spot features a sheltered sandy beach with moderate fetch from the Atlantic Ocean, backed by a 4-6 lane coastal highway and residential development. The beach benefits from consistent trade wind patterns typical of the Canary Islands region. Best conditions occur with northwest to northwesterly winds (315°), providing clean side-shore conditions parallel to the coastline. The spot suits beginners and intermediate kiters due to relatively light average swell (0.70m) and protected conditions. However, wind reliability is notably low at 18.3%, indicating inconsistent conditions. The immediate shoreline development and proximity to infrastructure limits launch and landing areas. Kiters should be aware of crowded beach access points and potential commercial boat traffic. Water temperatures around 22.6°C support year-round sessions with minimal thermal protection. This spot works best during trade wind season when wind speeds exceed local averages.