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

Rules
Zones

Swimmer zones, please respect those.

Nightlife

Fun nightlife in Tarifa.