Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Malaga |
Next Town |
Marbella, Artola |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave, Big 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: |
June, July, August, September |
The 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, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, S, W |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SW, W, NW |
This is a winter spot. Usually westerly winds. Sometimes easter wind also. The spot is suitable for both directions.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Malaga; Drive A7 approx 15 km, after Fuengirola turn, turn right to N340 and drive through Calahonda. When you see the sign Cabopino, turn again right and continue following the signs down to Port Cabopino. Look for the sign "Andy's Beach" and you are there.
Extra information
Kiting from the beach is forbidden in summer. No restrictions in winter.
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