Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Malaga, Jerez de la Fontera |
Next Town |
Tarifa |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Many kite and windsurfers. Chop with small waves, which can be at times nice kickers.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
During summer many people on the beach.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
W |
Main Direction: |
E, W |
Best with Poniente (West). Levante (East) comes slightly offshore and is gustier, but still safe, since you drift towards Punta Paloma if something happens. During April to May you can also have thermal winds up to 18 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Medium walk |
About 7 min drive to the north from Tarifa. Get of the main road on a dirt way.
Extra information
Swimmer zones, please respect those.
Nightlife