Cartagena: weather statistics and wind history

14.08.2026 (Friday)

Good kite forecast: wind 4.9 m/s, gusts 4.3 m/s, no major model differences
Moderate breeze chance — 61% probability
Light wind – experience required (4.9 m/s)
Caution – short wave period (3.4 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.8°C)

15.08.2026 (Saturday)

Good kite forecast: wind 6.3 m/s, gusts 6.5 m/s, no major model differences
Low breeze chance — 41% probability
Caution – short wave period (3.3 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.7°C)

16.08.2026 (Sunday)

Good kite forecast: wind 7.7 m/s, gusts 9.0 m/s, no major model differences
Unlikely breeze — 9% probability
Significant gusts forecast (9.0 m/s)
Caution – short wave period (4.1 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.5°C)

17.08.2026 (Monday)

Good kite forecast: wind 8.0 m/s, gusts 10.4 m/s, no major model differences
Unlikely breeze — 7% probability
Significant gusts forecast (10.4 m/s)
Caution – short wave period (3.7 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.4°C)

18.08.2026 (Tuesday)

Good kite forecast: wind 8.6 m/s, gusts 8.9 m/s, no major model differences
Unlikely breeze — 8% probability
Significant gusts forecast (8.9 m/s)
Caution – short wave period (3.9 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.4°C)

19.08.2026 (Wednesday)

Good kite forecast: wind 6.6 m/s, gusts 7.0 m/s, no major model differences
Unlikely breeze — 15% probability
Significant gusts forecast (7.0 m/s)
Caution – short wave period (4.3 s)
High water temp – risk of overheating (29.4°C)

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Weather forecast

10 day weather forecast for Cartagena, Spain, contains useful information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts, temperature, cloud coverage and precipitation based on the global GFS weathel model. All data updates four times a day with a forecast step of 3 hours. There is also a real-time wind forecast for Cartagena, Spain, from the nearest weather station to the spot, and a live Wind Map of the region and the world.

Get the weather forecast for other best kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing spots in Spain on this website and in the Windy.app with more weather parameters.

Climate, weather, and seasons in Cartagena

The weather in Cartagena is the Mediterranean, with mild winters and little rain and hot and sunny summers. It is located 19 meters above sea level. It has only some rainfall during the year, about 31 days of rain per year and a total of 272 mm. To become an expert in meteorology follow the textbook.

Winter

Winter in Cartagena occurs between the end of December and the end of March with average minimum temperatures of 10°C and maximum temperatures of 17°C, and approximately 10 days of rain (98 mm) in the total season.

The most frequent winds during this season are from the east and northeast. It is the favorite period for surfers with waves that can be from 1.5 m/s and reach up to 2 m/s.
Playa Paraiso and Playa Honda are recommended for experienced surfers.
The minimum water temperature is 15 °C, making it one of the warmest water spots during the winter.

Spring

Spring in Cartagena starts at the end of March and lasts until the end of June. Temperatures during this period range between 11 °C and 25 °C and there are an average of 8 days of rain (70 mm) in the whole season.

Near Cartagena is Calabanque, a recommended place for kitesurfing and surfing, but it is important to go out in company because it does not have maritime services, it is not recommended to practice alone.
The weather in Cartagena during this period brings winds from the southwest. Learn how to create your wind and precipitation map at the Windy.app.

Summer

Summer in Cartagena starts at the end of June and goes towards the end of September, the average temperature of the season is 26 °C as maximum temperature and 19 °C as a minimum. The month of August reaches a temperature of up to 29 °C. In Cartagena, this is the time of the year with the clearest sky, during these months rainfall is quite scarce with a maximum of 5 days (30 mm) for the whole season.

Thermal winds from the southeast result in a sea with little swell, so it is not an ideal time for windsurfing.
It is necessary to check the restrictions of the different beaches during the summer period in Cartagena.
Kitesurfing can be practiced in Galúa, an area near Cartagena, it is important to keep in mind that it must be practiced 200 meters from the beach to protect bathers.

Autumn

Autumn in Cartagena goes from the end of September to mid-December.

Rainfall averages 13 days (111 mm). With temperatures dropping progressively from 23 °C to 13 °C as a minimum.
Good period for surfing, the most recommended beach during this period is Playa Paraiso with northeast and northeast winds, suitable for an intermediate level of experience.
Playa Los Nietos is a good place for kitesurfers during the fall season, with northeasterly winds, suitable for beginners.

Cartagena weather forecast for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and surfing in Spain on the Windy.app for iOS. Forum: Adrianna-calvo-17658 / Pexels

Best time to travel

The best time to visit Cartagena for surfers without a doubt is autumn-winter where they will find the most demanding waves. While between spring and summer windsurfing and kitesurfing enter the scene. However, the restrictions of the summer make it not a favorite period or at least a phase in which you should plan in a more detailed way the activity to be performed.

General and travel information of the place

Cartagena is a port city located on a wide bay, capital of the autonomous community of Murcia, and situated on the Mediterranean coast, in the area known as Costa Cálida, in Spain. It is located on five small hills and therefore offers hiking options in addition to the maritime offer.

Official website: Turismo.cartagena.es.

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