Levant (wind)

The Levant is a warm wind force 3-5, rarely up to 8 It is often followed by the Mistral.

Formation region is the western Mediterranean between Spain and the North African coast. The wind blows there from the east ( east wind ) in a westerly direction. Through the Sierra Nevada in the north and the Atlas to the south, the wind is accelerated and forced through the Strait of Gibraltar, only to lose to the Atlantic Ocean back to energy. The Levante is observed throughout the year at irregular intervals. In general, this phenomenon appeared every two to three weeks for a duration of three to five days. The strongest Levante from the May and October. The highest speeds are reached in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Surfers and kiters use this wind on the Costa de la Luz between Tarifa and Cádiz.