Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Malaga |
Next Town |
Marbella |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Malaga |
Next Town |
Marbella |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Chop and small waves.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Sandy beach. The space is ok.
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
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.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SE, SSW |
Main Direction: |
SW |
Best with SE and SSW. Summer thermals, but lighter.
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Drive east from Marbella on 340. In Los Monteros or Las Chapas turn right onto Avenida del Gaviero. Drive to its end at the beach and park to the right.
Rules |
Time |
Kitesurfing not allowed during summer (June 15th to September 15th), but a kite zone is being negotiated with the authorities.
Great nightlife in Marbella.