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About this spot
The Bay of Alcúdia in northern Mallorca is a long, gently shelving sandy bay famous for its reliable summer thermal wind, the Embat: on sunny days a steady onshore sea breeze builds from late morning and typically reaches 12–18 knots in the afternoon — ideal for learning and relaxed freeride sessions in warm, clear water.
The bay faces roughly north-east: the Embat blows onshore from the north-east to east, which is the safe direction. Offshore winds from the south-west (over the land) are gusty and dangerous. Outside the summer thermal season the bay needs a proper northerly or easterly system to work. The water is shallow for a long way out with a sandy bottom and some posidonia seagrass patches. In summer the beach is packed with tourists and kite zones are strictly regulated — many sections are swimmers only, so use the designated kite areas.
There are kite schools at the designated zones (e.g. towards Can Picafort / the eastern end), parking along the beach resorts, and full tourist infrastructure. Warm water from June to October.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 11–26 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- flat, choppy
- Depth
- Shallow far out, gentle slope
- Seabed
- sand, seagrass patches
- Skill
- beginner, intermediate
- Beginners
- Beginner friendly
- Wind range
- 11 kn – 26 kn
Access & parking
Bay of Alcúdia, north Mallorca; designated kite zones along the bay (e.g. Can Picafort area).
Parking: Resort parking along the bay; busy in summer.
Amenities
- Kite schools (season)
- Full resort infrastructure
- Warm water June–October
Needs local verification: Details compiled from general sources and not yet confirmed by local riders — check launch, parking and current rules on site. No spot-specific webcam verified; links go to Windy's nearby cams and wind map.
Local hazards
- South-westerly winds are offshore and gusty
- Strict seasonal kite zones — swimmers only in most sections
- Seagrass patches
- Thermal wind only — check the forecast carefully