Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Next Big City
Malaga
Next Town
Marbella
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
None

Water

Type:
Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
None
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Chop and small waves.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Sandy beach. The space is ok.

Weather

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.

Wind

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.



How to get there

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.

Extra information

Rules
Time

Kitesurfing not allowed during summer (June 15th to September 15th), but a kite zone is being negotiated with the authorities.

Nightlife

Great nightlife in Marbella.