Santander · Spain
Ria de Mogro, Spain
10.8kts
WNW · Windsaison
Flat-water estuary for beginners to drill basics in winter. Tidal currents and shipping traffic are real hazards. Windy November–February; dead spring through summer.
- 10.8kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 70
- Windtage / Jahr
- 13:00–16:00
- Beste Windzeit
- WNW
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Bilbao
- Koordinaten
- 43.4388, -3.9725
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
27%
fahrbar
17.4 kts
Feb
32%
fahrbar
18.1 kts
Mär
29%
fahrbar
15.5 kts
Apr
22%
fahrbar
15.4 kts
Mai
15%
fahrbar
13.2 kts
Jun
8%
fahrbar
13.2 kts
Jul
8%
fahrbar
13.4 kts
Aug
10%
fahrbar
14.5 kts
Sep
15%
fahrbar
16.1 kts
Okt
13%
fahrbar
16.6 kts
Nov
25%
fahrbar
15.7 kts
Dez
26%
fahrbar
15.7 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- WNW
- S
- W
- ENE
- SSW
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Flat Water
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Shipping traffic from Santander port - stay aware of commercial vessels in the estuary
- Tidal currents in the ria can be strong during flood/ebb cycles
- Shallow areas and mudflats at low tide restrict riding zones
- Variable wind funneling through the estuary can create gusty, unpredictable conditions
Was das für dich heißt
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Nearby towns of Mogro and Santander with restaurants and accommodation
- Local kite schools and rental shops in Santander area
- Beach access with basic facilities
Lokale Tipps
February offers the most reliable wind with 69.5 windy days annually concentrated in winter months. Check local tide tables before sessions, as shallow flats can become unrideable at extreme low tide.
Einstieg & Strand
The flat water estuary offers easy launching for beginners. Best launch from sandy beach areas when wind is onshore or sideshore; avoid launching during strong tidal flows when wind is weak.
Lokale Regeln
Share the ria with other water users and respect fishing areas marked locally. Maintain safe distance from commercial shipping channels and established courses.
Was anziehen
A 4/3mm wetsuit is appropriate for Atlantic winter conditions (Feb averages ~9°C). Consider booties and gloves for February sessions.
Was einpacken
Kite-Größen
- 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
- Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn
Was anziehen (nach Klima)
- Im Wasser
- 3/2-mm-Neoprenanzug.
- An Land
- Hoody und Jacke; abends lange Hose.
Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.
Vorfahrt & Verhalten
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
Ría de Mogro is a sheltered estuary launch—flat water, easy entry, no shore break. You get going in lighter wind than you'd manage on open coast. The catch: you're threading between tidal currents and Santander's commercial shipping.
This is a training spot, not a destination. Come here if you live nearby or you're wintering in northern Spain and need calm water to dial technique. Transitions, light-wind riding, confidence-building—yes. Range and reliability—no.
Wind & Conditions
Winter owns this place. November through February brings consistent WNW and westerlies; the estuary funnels them without smoothing them out. You get gusts and lulls, not steady pressure. The stats promise 69.5 windy days yearly, but most cluster into a 4-month window. Spring flattens hard.
Wind funnels unpredictably through the ría. Pair weak conditions with strong tidal flow and you drift more than ride.
Tidal Currents & Hazards
Tidal movement here is serious. Flood and ebb cycles push enough water to sweep you if you're not reading it. Plan sessions around tidal windows, not just wind.
Shallow mudflats shrink the rideable zone at low tide. Entire areas disappear.
Santander handles real commercial traffic. Vessels don't alter course for kiteboarders. Stay aware, stay out of shipping lanes.
Water Quality
This is an industrial port's backyard. Not murky enough to be dangerous, but definitely not clean. Freshwater inflow and tidal flushing vary.
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