Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Malaga |
Next Town |
Marbella, Artola |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
A sand bank outside the port creates great waves, which easily gets 3-5 m in good conditions. Not for beginners though.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Beach is very crowded during summer weekends, and kite launching difficult. Winter months are perfect.
Weather
Spring:
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Shorty |
Summer:
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Shorts |
Fall:
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Shorty |
Winter:
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Normal |
Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE |
This is a winterspot. Usually westerly winds. Sometimes easter wind also. The spot is suitable for both directions. Best with Poniente.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
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Short walk |
East of Marbella. In Artola look out for signs to Cabopino and the small harbour. Take the beach east of the harbour.
Extra information
Kiting from beach forbidden in summer. No restrictions in winter.
Nightlife