Learning kitesurfing in Tarifa is a one-of-a-kind experience. With its consistent winds and wide beaches, it’s the perfect place to get started in this exciting sport. At Subcielo Tarifa, we follow a progressive teaching system that allows you to learn safely, from your first time flying a kite to riding independently.
Your progress speed will depend on your skill level, the wind conditions, and the state of the sea, but with our structured approach, we guarantee an efficient learning experience, tailored to your pace.
Once you’ve completed your training at Subcielo Tarifa, you’ll be ready to take the next step and enjoy kitesurfing in Tarifa with total freedom. At that point, we offer you two options:
✅ Ride on your own, choosing the right equipment with our expert advice if needed.
✅ Rent equipment with supervision, perfect for continuing to progress safely.
Below, we break down the different kitesurfing levels, from beginner to independent rider, so you know what to expect at each stage of your learning journey. The wind and the ocean are waiting for you!
📅 Estimated duration: 1 day
This is the starting point for any future kitesurfer. Before getting in the water, it’s essential to learn how to handle the kite safely on land and understand the basic principles of wind and the surrounding environment.
What will you learn in this stage?
✅ Assessing the spot and weather conditions
✅ Understanding and setting up kitesurfing equipment
✅ Using the safety systems
✅ Controlling the kite on land
✅ Wind window theory
✅ Launching and landing the kite with assistance
Goal: Feel comfortable with the kite and its controls before moving on to practice in the water.
📅 Estimated duration: 2 to 3 days
In this stage, you’ll move from the land to the water, starting with body dragging, a key technique for moving without the board and retrieving it if you fall.
But here’s where it gets really exciting: you’ll begin picking up the kitesurf board and getting organised with your kite and board in the water. You’ll learn how to handle both elements at once, position yourself correctly, and prepare for your first attempts at the waterstart.
What will you learn in this stage?
✅ Relaunching the kite in the water
✅ Body dragging in different directions
✅ Introduction to kitesurfing right of way rules
✅ Holding the board while controlling the kite
✅ Positioning the board correctly to prepare for the waterstart
Goal: To control the kite in the water and start getting familiar with the board before attempting to ride.
📅 Estimated duration: 5 to 7 days
This is the most challenging level for many students. This is where you’ll attempt to stand up on the board and glide across the water.
What will you learn in this stage?
✅ Waterstart: how to lift yourself onto the board
✅ Control the power of the kite while riding
✅ Ride a few metres in both directions
✅ Stop in a controlled manner
✅ First attempts at upwind sailing (riding against the wind)
Goal: Start riding small distances on your own and gain confidence on the board.
THE BEST KITESURF SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU!
Batalla del Salado Street, 8
11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
info@subcielokiteschooltarifa.com
+34 654 49 26 93
+34 657 52 24 08
Camping Valdevaqueros,
N-340, km 75,5
11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
info@subcielokiteschooltarifa.com
+34 654 49 26 93
+34 657 52 24 08
