Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Next Big City
Malaga
Next Town
Marbella, Artola
 
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:
Shorty
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorty
Winter:
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
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

Rules
Time

Kiting from beach forbidden in summer. No restrictions in winter.

Nightlife

No information