Andalucia

18 Surf spots
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Positives
  • Powerful beachies plus some points
  • Clean winter swells
  • Winter trades offshore
  • Mild weather and water temps
  • Famous wind and kitesurfing region
Negatives
  • Strong blustery onshore winds
  • Portugal swell shadow
  • Small in summer
  • Crowded points

Andalucia surf travel guide

Andalucia is famous for windsurfing, thanks to the two gusty, generic wind directions - the winter levante from the east and the summer poniente from the west. These wind patterns occasionally shift, but the coastline has some very useful bends and twists, giving rise to clean waves on most winds. The surfing epicentre really starts in El Palmar and extends all the way down to Tarifa, where both the swell and the wind are strongest. Highlights include the cluster of Canos de Meca, a long left reefbreak, Yerbabuena, a good right and Barbate's rivermouth lefts. During the winter season a 3/2mm full wetsuit is ample warmth for most, plus optional booties.

Surf spots in Andalucia

Research the 18 surf breaks in Andalucia and discover what spots suit the current conditions.

Break lowdown

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When to go

Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Andalucia

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