Long Tarifa beach that picks up west-southwest swell and gets groomed by the east levante wind. The same wind fills the water with kitesurfers, so pick a spot between them.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces SSE
Level
intermediate
Best swell
WSW, SW, W
Best wind
ENE, E, NE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Oct-Mar
Typical size
0.5-2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
kitesurfers; crowds when the levante blows
Nearby spots
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